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Christopher HS Boys Basketball (10-3 overall, 2-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton)Recent results: Won 47-35 vs. Evergreen Valley; Won 75-44 vs. Santa Teresa Upcoming games:7pm Jan. 15...

BLM seeks public comment on federal land drilling proposal

Agriculture

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on proposed management updates for oil and gas leasing and development on public lands in...

Residents raise concerns over new data center in Gilroy

Business

More than 1,000 people have signed a petition to stop the construction of an Amazon Data Services data center in northeast Gilroy. Although the project...

Saint Louise Regional Hospital opens new cardiology services center

Business

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare officially launched expanded cardiology services at Saint Louise Regional Hospital Jan. 6, bringing diagnostic heart care closer to South County...

VTA approves design contract for Coyote Valley wildlife crossing

Agriculture

Now that a design contract has was approved this month for a new wildlife crossing in Coyote Valley, conservationists and transportation planners expect that...

Religion: Life is about choices

Community

“There is no peace on earth,” I said, “for hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, good-will to men!” Henry...

OPINION

Editorial: Using AI ethically, with our community in mind

January 8, 2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for Silicon Valley boardrooms or science fiction novels. It is now woven into our daily lives—from the phones in our pockets to the way businesses market products, students learn and how news is gathered and shared. As AI becomes more accessible...