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April 25, 2026

Crime, behavior experts weigh in on Sierra kidnapping scenarios

Two renowned experts who have spent their entire careers profiling violent, shady criminals and analyzing human behavior say that Sierra LaMar’s likely kidnapper – or kidnappers – probably stalked the missing teen before grabbing her from the street outside her home, and the victim’s personality is the polar opposite of her captor’s - an attribute that could end up saving her life. 

Board urged to contract with Hollister, nix Calfire

The county’s nearly 60-year relationship with Calfire could be going  down in flames Tuesday.

Trail remains cold to Sierra LaMar

As the search for Morgan Hill resident Sierra LaMar, 15, moves into its 18th day, the KlaasKids Foundation announced two more upcoming volunteer search opportunities and urges the community to continue to help in the efforts to find her.

Man suffers minor injuries in stabbing

A man in his 50s suffered a superficial stab wound when an unknown suspect cut him with a knife north of Morgan Hill Sunday afternoon, police said. 

State: Courthouse construction to start this week

The state Monday announced that construction will start this week on a new $33.6 million county courthouse.

Online vigil encouraged for Sierra LaMar

The KlaasKids Foundation is asking users of social media Internet sites to participate in a 24-hour online vigil for Sierra LaMar, the Sobrato High School sophomore who has been missing from her north Morgan Hill home for 17 days. 

Community march aims to raise awareness of Sierra search

Residents are invited to a community march through downtown Morgan Hill to raise awareness of missing teen Sierra LaMar in order to bring her home quickly and safely, according to organizer Dori Prado.

Guide to the facts behind Sierra LaMar’s disappearance

The answers to the following questions should help summarize what’s happened so far in the Sierra LaMar investigation, inform how the community can help, and provide some useful  background to the case.

Items found during Sierra LaMar search, but ‘possibly nothing’

Used condoms and an empty handcuff box were found Thursday by a volunteer searcher at the west end of Palm Avenue, about a mile from missing teen Sierra LaMar’s bus stop in Morgan Hill, though Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith said Thursday night that “it’s possibly nothing.”

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