DA adds kidnapping counts to murder charge
In a sudden move Tuesday, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office charged the man already accused of killing 15-year-old Sierra LaMar with three unrelated kidnapping attempts that happened in Morgan Hill in 2009.
Italian Festa helps keep heritage alive
Smells of classic Italian dishes and sounds of live music came from the grounds of Uesugi Farms last weekend, as it was the site of Morgan Hill's third Annual Italian Harvest Festa. First envisioned and founded by former Morgan Hill mayor John Sorci, the event was organized by a group of dedicated volunteers from various branches of the Italian Catholic Federation, including members from Morgan Hill's St. Catherine's of Alexandria.
Mental health workers return to Gilroy, Bay Area
Kaiser Permanente mental health clinicians are back at work in Gilroy and statewide after a one-week walk-out over a dispute about staffing levels.
152 Closed Until Feb 10
Highway 152 is shut down in Gilroy because of a mudslide near Hecker Pass, according to California Highway Patrol.
Calfire honors retiring pilot with water salute
Last week, Calfire celebrated the retirement of their veteran pilot Russ Looney by surprising him with a traditional water salute. With a fire truck on each side, the department formed an archway of water over the taxiway as Looney took the plane in for a landing.
UPDATE: City will not appeal Mi Pueblo decision
A motion to appeal Mi Pueblo's bright facade was denied, but not
