Man charged with hate crime for alleged assault against South Valley Islamic Community members
A Morgan Hill man has been charged with a hate crime in relation to a March 7 incident where the suspect targeted South County residents who were leaving a Muslim prayer service, according to authorities.
The Morgan Hill Police Department announced this week that the...
County releases guide to safe Halloween, Dia de Los Muertos celebrations
The public health offices of Santa Clara County and other Bay Area jurisdictions released a lengthy guide to safe and healthy Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos celebrations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Three die in two Sunday accidents
Three people died in two unrelated traffic accidents in Morgan Hill on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
The fatalities prompted police to emphasize a message to the public about driving carefully and safely over the busy holiday traffic period.
About 3am Dec. 22, a single-vehicle collision...
County ponders how to spend $48M in opioid settlement money
Santa Clara County Supervisors on Sept. 12 will discuss how to spend the nearly $50 million in opioid settlement cash the county will be getting to combat the fentanyl and opioid crisis.
Taking the lead on the issue is Supervisor Cindy Chavez, who said she...
Gavilan breaks ground on new library, student center
Gavilan College officials were joined by local and regional representatives, as well as members of the South Valley community, for a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 10 for the college’s new library in Gilroy.
The new library and student resource center is expected to be completed by...
Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant is back
The Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant is back for 2026, following a seven-year hiatus.
Online applications are currently being accepted for the pageant, which will take place April 19. The deadline to enter the pageant is 4pm March 16.
To apply for the 2026 Gilroy Garlic Queen...
Jews, Muslims and Christians unite to distribute bikes, meals, hygiene kits
Bryant Stripling Jr. exuded gratitude for a bicycle he received during an Abrahamic Alliance International (AAi) compassion event at Las Animas Park in Gilroy on Oct. 26. His new set of wheels will help him get to and from courses he’s attending at Gavilan...
Motorist dies in collision after pursuit with CHP
The driver of a Ford Mustang died in a collision with another vehicle after he fled from police in a high-speed pursuit north of Gilroy, according to authorities.
Christopher girls soccer team continues historic march with CIF NorCal win
Three days after repeating as Central Coast Section champions, the Christopher High girls soccer team delivered an encore performance on Tuesday.
And it was a historic one. The Cougars’ 3-1 win over No. 8 seed Colfax in the quarterfinals of the CIF NorCal Regional Division...
Federal monitor moves county from ‘Severe’ to ‘Moderate’ drought
With seemingly constant rain storms pummeling the South Bay so far this winter, a federal drought monitoring program recently downgraded most of Santa Clara County from “Severe” to “Moderate” drought. But local water supply authorities warn that residents and property owners should continue to...
