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The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to attend the ribbon-cutting for Anytime Fitness, 795 Cochrane Road, Suite 140 in Morgan Hill. This 24-hour fitness studio is in the same shopping area as Five Guys Burgers, Peet’s Coffee and Chipotle. Pictured are owners Russ and Jaime Allen, their staff and members of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce. To join the Chamber, call (408) 779-9444.  

The San Benito County Amateur Radio Emergency Service and W5YI-VEC will conduct an amateur radio license class and exam session in Morgan Hill Nov. 9.

Friends and family of murder victim Tara Romero will commemorate the local teen’s short life with a balloon release on the second anniversary of her death.

Here is a list of the recent arrests recorded from the Santa Clara County San Martin substation's log.

Friends are invited to a Memorial Celebration of Dolores’s life on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at 10:30 A,M., at the Grunnnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home 870 San Benito St., Hollister 95023. Private inurnment, Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Hospice of The Central Coast or a charity of your choice in the memory of our Mother. Visit: www.grunnagle.com for condolences.

Former Santa Clara County Supervisor George Shirakawa was arraigned Monday on one felony count of false impersonation, according to a press release from the District Attorney’s Office. The indictment filed last week by the Santa County Criminal Grand Jury alleges that the false personation occurred on or about and between May 1, 2010 and June 8, 2010 Shirakawa falsely impersonated the campaign committee entitled "Neighbors for Magdalena Carrasco for Council 2010, FPPC 134822,” according to the press release. The indictment supersedes the previously filed criminal complaint which alleges the same criminal conduct, the release says.Shirakawa’s next court date is scheduled for Dec. 4, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hall of Justice in San Jose, the release says. 

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) announced today that veteran firefighter Derek Witmer, 46, will take over as chief of the Morgan Hill Fire Department as well as the state agency’s Santa Clara Unit. Witmer, of Watsonville, was appointed to the position by CalFire Director Ken Pimlott, according to CalFire staff. Witmer will replace Steve Woodill, who retired earlier this year. Witmer has 28 years of fire service, starting at the Salispuedes Fire District in 1985, where he rose through the ranks to Captain, according to a CalFire press release. In 1997 Witmer joined CalFire when the Salispuedes and Freedom Fire District merged to form the Pajaro Valley Fire District, CalFire staff said. Witmer has since worked for two CalFire units - San Mateo/Santa Cruz and Santa Clara. At CalFire, he has served in a variety of assignments including Helitack, the emergency command center, training and, most recently, as the South Bay Operations Chief. In 2012, Witmer served on Incident Management Team 5 as Deputy Incident Commander, the press release says. “Chief Witmer’s wide ranging experience makes him uniquely qualified to lead the Santa Clara Unit,” Pimlott said. “Derek brings proven leadership, cooperation and innovative ideas to the position, and will serve the community well.” In addition to Witmer’s responsibilities as Unit Chief and MHFD Chief, he will also serve as fire chief for the South Santa Clara County Fire District.