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Motorcyclist dies in accident on MH freeway

A 28-year-old Morgan Hill resident died in a traffic collision Sunday night while riding a motorcycle on U.S. 101, according to police. Julio Rodriguez was riding a 2012 Suzuki motorcycle northbound at an “undetermined speed” on the freeway, just north of the East Middle Avenue overpass, when he collided with at least two other vehicles about 6:05 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol Officer Herb Kellogg. According to police reports, Rodriguez first collided with a Nissan Titan while the motorcycle was changing lanes. Rodriguez then lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a GMC Sierra. He was ejected from the motorcycle and “tumbled” onto the roadway while the motorcycle traveled onto the shoulder of the freeway, Kellogg said. Police are still investigating the accident, and reports that a third vehicle might have been involved and collided with Rodriguez, Kellogg said. Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene when paramedics arrived, police said. Two northbound lanes on U.S. 101 were closed for more than two hours following the accident while police investigated the scene, according to Kellogg. No citations or arrests were issued at the scene of the accident, Kellogg added. 

9 Lives Club holds ribbon cutting

9 Lives Club and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting April 12 at the club’s location at 7430 Monterey St. in Gilroy. There are weekly comedy and music shows from some of the area’s top performers. The 4,500 square foot venue can accommodate 300 guests. Their goal is to make anyone that walks through the doors feel the positive energy and great vibe in the room. Enjoy pizza, hot dogs, soft drinks and beer while watching the shows. Details: ninelivesclub.com

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Our advice on the propositions appearing on the Feb. 5

Ribbon cutting for Cigarland’s Z Lounge

The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Christine Guisiana, board members, ambassadors, staff and Chamber members celebrated a ribbon cutting event at Cigarland’s new hookah lounge – “Z Lounge” – Jan. 10 with owner Z-Jay Zayyat and his family. For the past few years, Cigarland has offered a large selection of premium cigars, international and domestic cigarettes, pipes, tobacco accessories, incense, T-shirts and gifts at two locations (Condit Road and Tennant Station in Morgan Hill). The owner has recently expanded the company’s offerings to include a hookah lounge at the 620 Tennant Station location and offers more than 50 exotic flavors to choose from. The Z Lounge is good for groups or parties and provides a VIP room plus Wi-Fi and five big screen TVs. Details: 782-2611 or cigarlandcali.com.

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Funeral services will be Friday morning at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

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Students get a chance to Rock the Mock

Students from Central, Live Oak and Ann Sobrato high schools in Morgan Hill had a chance to experience what it’s like to interview for a job or college in a real world environment during the Rock the Mock event April 5 at Specialized Bicycle Components in Morgan Hill.

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