Morgan Hill
Coverage of Morgan Hill in the Nexus archive.
- FBI offers $20,000 reward for information on Morgan Hill shooting where teen was killed
The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information about a mass shooting in Morgan Hill where a teenager was killed. The agency has joined the investigation as the search for the gunman continues.
- FBI offers $20K reward in deadly Morgan Hill birthday party shooting
The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information about a deadly mass shooting at a birthday party in unincorporated Morgan Hill. The incident resulted in one death and six injuries.
- Morgan Hill camp counselor arrested for 3rd time in a month for alleged child sex assaults
A YMCA camp counselor in Morgan Hill has been arrested for the third time in a month on suspicion of child sexual assault. The counselor was previously arrested twice on similar charges.
- Morgan Hill party mass shooting victim identified
A young man was killed in a mass shooting during a Twitch streamer's birthday party in Morgan Hill, California. Desiderio Romero V, also known as 'Pepper,' was identified as one of six victims in the July 25 incident by his family through a verified GoFundMe page.
- Horrifying moment bullets fly during mass shooting at influencer’s secret birthday party
A mass shooting occurred during a secret birthday party for Bay Area influencer NateDeBaiits in Morgan Hill, as shown in a Twitch livestream video. The incident resulted in fatalities.
- One dead, 6 injured after gunfire erupts at unsanctioned California party that drew hundreds: sheriff
One person was killed and six injured after gunfire erupted at an unsanctioned party in Morgan Hill, California, which drew over 300 attendees. Authorities responded to initial reports of chaos but found the scene in disarray following the shooting. The suspect is believed to have used a handgun, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
- Mass shooting rocks Morgan Hill in California as 300 people flee in terror
A mass shooting occurred at a large party in Morgan Hill, California, resulting in one death and seven injuries. The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office reported the incident, which caused 300 people to flee in fear.
- 1 dead, 7 injured after shooting in Morgan Hill
One person is dead and seven others are injured after a suspected shooting during an unsanctioned event in a field near Hale Avenue and Miramonte Avenue in unincorporated Morgan Hill, California. Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office officials confirmed the incident occurred on Saturday night.
- Morgan Hill police investigate copper wire theft
Morgan Hill police are investigating copper wire thefts from streetlight poles that occurred during early morning hours on Saturday and Wednesday, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage and repair costs.
- Copper wire thefts in Morgan Hill cause thousands in damage, police say
Police in Morgan Hill are investigating multiple thefts of copper wire from city light poles, which have caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage. The incidents occurred early Wednesday and on July 18.
- Heat advisory in effect Tuesday in Bay Area
A heat advisory is in effect Tuesday in parts of the Bay Area, with temperatures expected to reach up to 100 degrees in areas like Antioch, Clayton, Morgan Hill, and Vacaville. The advisory begins at 10 a.m., marking the hottest day of the forecast.
- Gilroy, Morgan Hill pass on supporting ICE facility lawsuit
Advocates opposing a planned ICE facility in the South Bay are disappointed after Gilroy and Morgan Hill chose not to support a lawsuit against the project. Other Bay Area and beyond city and county governments have joined an amicus brief supporting the case.
- Police seize 80 pounds of fireworks from man in Morgan Hill
Police in Morgan Hill seized 80 pounds of fireworks from a man who had purchased $1,800 worth of the items. The arrest occurred before the Fourth of July weekend after an officer noticed a suspicious car parked behind a business.
- Deadline set for retrial in Sierra LaMar murder case
Antolin Garcia-Torres is facing a retrial for the murder of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar. He was previously convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole. The California Court of Appeal for the Sixth Appellate District is involved in the case.
- Sierra LaMar murder case retrial: Premeditation thrown out
Antolin Garcia-Torres faces a retrial for the 2023 murder of Sierra LaMar in Morgan Hill. A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge approved a defense request for a speedy trial, now scheduled for an unspecified date.
- Sierra Lamar murder retrial set for June 29
A new trial date has been set for June 29 in the murder case of Sierra Lamar, a 15-year-old who disappeared from Morgan Hill in March 2012. Her belongings were found along a roadside, but her body has never been located.
- Mail thieves get ahold of election ballots in the South Bay
Mail thieves in the South Bay recovered over 29 sealed election ballots from stolen mail bins outside a Grocery Outlet store in Morgan Hill. Postal inspectors delivered the ballots to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters, where they were verified and counted. Authorities urge residents to check for undelivered mail and use ballot tracking tools to ensure votes are counted.
- Motorcyclist injured in collision that sparked grass fire in Morgan Hill
A motorcyclist was hospitalized with major injuries after a collision with a vehicle sparked a grass fire in Morgan Hill. The incident occurred at the intersection of Monterey Road and East Middle Avenue, and the cause remains under investigation. The fire was extinguished, but the rider remained in critical condition.