101 Ways to save money
Some bills are fixed – the monthly rent or mortgage payments for instance. Others fluctuate with the season – think the electric bill in winter and the water bill in summer.
Brush fire contained near Roop and Leavesley roads
About 20 acres of vegetation burned in the area of Roop and Leavesley roads as of about 2:45 p.m. on Monday, June 29. The fire was reported contained at that time.  No structures were burned or threatened by the blaze, and no injuries were reported. The fire appears to have been on private property, although Santa Clara County’s Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park is nearby. The cause of the fire is unknown, according to Jim Crawford, CAL FIRE Battalion Chief. Â
Schools closed for rest of year
The Santa Clara County Office of Education took another big hit Wednesday as schools sites within the district were officially shut down through the end of the Spring semester.
2016 US Women’s Open Tee Off coming to Morgan Hill Saturday
Ahead of the 2016 US Women’s Open to be played at CordeValle in San Martin, the USGA is hosting a Tee Off the 10th event in Downtown Morgan Hill as tickets for the tournament will become available Saturday.
$1 billion for habitat harmony
Proponents of a $1 billion, county-wide land conservation plan
CHP to conduct checkpoint Saturday
With help from a grant, the California Highway Patrol's Gilroy-Hollister office is conducting a DUI checkpoint Saturday in south Santa Clara County, according to the CHP.
Poisonous to Pets: Common Household Toxins
For the past two weeks, Pet Talks have addressed poisonous foods and medications common in most homes. This week the focus is on miscellaneous poisonous items around the house including plants, pennies, and insecticides.















