CalFire to conduct controlled burns in Coe Park
CalFire will be conducting a series of controlled burns over the coming months in Henry W. Coe State Park in an effort to reduce fuels and preserve the diversity of vegetation within the park.
The burning will begin Nov. 1 and last through April 30,...
Mayors: ‘Cannot reopen’ without more virus testing
The mayors of Morgan Hill, Gilroy and 14 other cities signed a letter asking Santa Clara County officials to substantially increase COVID-19 testing capacities before reopening communities to normal business.
Online portal assists essential workers with childcare
The Santa Clara County Office of Education released a new online portal that will provide essential workers access to childcare during the shelter-in-place order.
Officials say Omicron surge could be cresting
Santa Clara County officials said Jan. 14 that the region's Omicron surge may be cresting and called on private health care providers to increase their Covid-19 testing capacity.
The county is currently seeing its highest infection rates since the pandemic began, according to Health Officer...
Gilroy artist opens exhibition at downtown Morgan Hill gallery
Abiam Alvarez knows exactly what it feels like to stare down endless rows of crops, bucket in hand, hustling to earn enough money before the sun sets.
“They’re paying you by the buckets, so you really have to be hustling to make money,” said Alvarez,...
Suspect in pharmacy robberies arrested in Morgan Hill
Police this week arrested a suspect who robbed multiple pharmacies in Morgan Hill, Gilroy and other communities by threatening violence against the drugstores’ employees, according to authorities.
One of the robberies occurred on Dec. 30, 2023, in Morgan Hill, when police responded to Rite-Aid, 16000...
CHP ramps up enforcement of Burnett overpass flags, displays
Authorities are starting to crack down on people illegally hanging flags, signs, banners and other items—regardless of the content of their messaging—on highway overpasses in South Valley, according to a local California Highway Patrol captain.
The heightened enforcement plan is the CHP’s response to a...
County Fire set to take over fire protection services in South County
Following a failed effort to protest the dissolution of the South Santa Clara County Fire District, county officials are preparing to consolidate fire protection services in unincorporated areas into the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District.
Voters and property owners had an opportunity to...
Christopher girls soccer team makes history, wins first-ever CCS title
In the last four years, the Christopher High girls soccer team has reached the Central Coast Section playoff quarterfinals, semifinals and two championship matches. Their quest for CCS glory previously ended in disappointment, but not this season. On Friday, the top-seed Cougars ran away...
Santa Clara County Fair moves to August
The Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Management Corporation (SCCFMC) announced this week that starting this year, the Santa Clara County Fair will move to the third week of August as part of a long-term strategy to secure essential vendors and ensure the fair’s continued success,...























