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Pedal to the (electric) metal

Technology that could revolutionize the use, deployment and growth of electric motor vehicle systems used for powering plug-in vehicles and scooters worldwide is being produced by a Morgan Hill company co-founded by a Live Oak High School dropout.

Police brace for influx of convicts

The U.S. Supreme Court's June order for California to release 10,000 prisoners by the end of the year – citing the state's prison overcrowding as a violation of the 8th Amendment – has left Gilroy police balking at the thought of thousands of convicts being dumped on the streets.

Reymundo Jimenez January 1, 1940 – August 23, 2013

Arrangements are pending. Call Black Cooper Sander (831) 637-3793 or go too www.blackcoopersander.com

Adopt Rascal

Rascal is a 5-year-old Chihuahua mix who is loving, mellow and would make a great companion. He is good with other dogs and has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since June. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900. Adoptions for animals 4 months and older are free through August.

Postal Annex celebrates grand opening

The ribbon cutting was held at Postal Annex, 409 Tennant Station, on Thursday, Aug. 22. In attendance were ambassadors and staff from the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Steve Tate and owners Brenda and Steve Conner. 

Kristi Ellington attends conference

Kristi Ellington from Ellington Financial recently attended focus13, a financial services industry conference. Held in San Diego, Aug. 18-21, focus13 was one of the industry's premier sales and education events for financial professionals. More than 5,700 total attendees from around the country assembled to learn new strategies and skills, expand knowledge in numerous product areas and network with peers and industry experts. “Attending focus13 provided an exceptional opportunity for me to attend a number of business sessions, technology training sessions and continuing education classes to stay well-informed of financial trends and industry best practices,” Ellington said. “Most importantly, I also discovered strategies to continually improve my communication and engagement with my clients.”

Measure A: results are in

The library parcel tax known as Measure A passed with 48,578 “yes” votes, or 81.72 percent with all 267 precincts reporting as of 4 p.m. Wednesday, according to unofficial final results posted Tuesday night by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Office.

Merilyn Moreshed Blake March 21, 1923 – August 23, 2013

Merilyn died peacefully at home, after a long illness. A memorial service will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Hollister, CA Saturday, September 7, 2013, at 3:00 P.M.

Lillian E. (Solak) Hobson July 3, 1919 – August 24, 2013

Private Services were held. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of the Valley in Campbell. Condolences may be made at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Sara Elizabeth McCartney February 2, 1925 – August 24, 2013

A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 2, 2013, at 1:00 P.M., at Mt. Hope Memorial Park in Morgan Hill, CA Deceased's funeral arrangements : Johnson Funeral Home

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