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December 26, 2024

Audit shows county jail still has hundreds of recommendations to address

The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has implemented about a quarter of the more than 600 reforms identified in a 2016 plan to improve its jail system, according to a report received Oct. 17 by the county Board of Supervisors from an independent oversight...

Newsom outlines plan for state budget deficit

California is in a budget hole, its depth measured not in feet, but in dollars. How deep? A projected $38 billion deficit, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said Jan. 10 he will declare a fiscal emergency when necessary and unveiled his initial plan to...

Religion: Was it not just for this moment?

I was born in the shadow of the Holocaust. My earliest memories are of Holocaust survivors coming to our house, telling their stories to my parents. My father was known for welcoming people and helping them find jobs and become part of the community....

DA launches new online data portal

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office launched a public data dashboard last week to support what they said will promote “transparency, accountability, and community engagement” within the criminal justice system.    The DA’s office intends to update data regularly on victim and defendant race and...

40th anniversary Wildflower Run is March 26

The 40th annual Wildflower Run will take place March 26 at Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill and is anticipated to sell out, reaching its maximum capacity of 1,200 runners and walkers. The Morgan Hill branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW)...

Mushroom Fest raises funds for scholarships, nonprofits

The 40th Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival unfolded Saturday and Sunday at the Downtown Amphitheater grounds and Depot Street. On May 25, sunshine mixed with a cool breeze drew thousands of locals and out-of-town visitors for a day of live music, arts and crafts, food booths,...

Local Scene: Book sale; AAUW lunch

gilroy library west sixth street
Meet University Women for lunch On May 13, the Gilroy Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host a get-acquainted lunch. Those who have a Bachelor’s or Associate degree and want to meet others who may share their interests and values are encouraged...

A rare breed in Morgan Hill

The Mains family, of Morgan Hill, was not searching for one of the rarest breeds of dog in the world before they found Mac, one of less than 50 Barbado da Terceira canines in the U.S.  The Mains—a family of five with three sons aged...

Gilroy Police blotter, Oct. 9-15, 2023

Oct. 9 • A vehicle was reportedly burglarized on the 6000 block of Monterey Road. • A vehicle was reported stolen on the 400 block of Burke Drive. • A stolen vehicle was recovered on Tenth Street and De Anza Place, and the 1300 block of First...

Gilroy switches stance, supports sale of St. Louise

As local officials, non-profits, unions, patients and staff this month piled on in a blitz to pressure California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to drop his efforts to block the sale of O’Connor and St. Louise hospitals to Santa Clara County, one entity was conspicuously...

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