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April 3, 2026

Plea hearing postponed for suspects in Tara Romero murder

Morgan Hill - Thursday's plea hearing for five suspects accused of shooting and killing 14-year-old Tara Romero last year was delayed.

Suspect ID’d in string of burglaries

Morgan Hill - Police have identified a suspect in the string of seven burglaries that occurred between mid December and early January in southwest Morgan Hill. Police are looking for Jose Steven Torres, 21 of Morgan Hill who was identified by multiple witnesses as being in the immediate area as the burglaries.

Separation of church and scalpel

Catholic Healthcare West, one of the nation's largest hospital systems that once included Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy, announced Monday it is severing its affiliation with the Catholic Church and changing its name to Dignity Health, according to Kaiser Health News.

Pre-K threatened with extinction

“Welcome to the rocket ship,” said 5-year-old Hector Pantoja Jr. Perez, extending his right hand and motioning to a small, red chair with his left.

Swirling questions on alarm records

Gilroy City Councilman Dion Bracco has refused to answer questions as to why he filed a public records request last month seeking information on mayoral opponent Councilman Perry Woodward’s private home security system. Bracco did issue a 200-word statement after failing to return repeated phone calls.

Red Phone: A less than pitcher-perfect experience

“I was at Longhouse last night. We asked for a pitcher of lemonade and a pitcher of water. It costs us $21. I would like to know why lemonade costs $15 for pitcher and $6 for a pitcher of water. I think that is ridiculous. We go there all the time to dance but we are not drinkers. I don’t know why it should cost so much for a pitcher of a drink. I’m sure it costs less for a pitcher of beer. Thank you.”

Two letters: Historic district could save downtown; Realtors say thanks!

National Historic District could be the saving grace for a revival of downtown Gilroy

Plenty of regulations on smoking exist already

1. It’s very clear from the numbers that education is working

‘Shovel burglar’ set for sentencing Friday

A man who used a shovel to pry open doors in a string of burglaries in Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties is expected to be sentenced Friday.

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