Gavilan College set to open new Hollister campus
The first phase of construction for Gavilan College’s new Hollister campus—which includes a 34,000-square-foot building with classrooms, labs, a cafe, resource center and more—is completed.
Gavilan representatives, public officials and members of the South Valley community gathered at the campus, located at 505 Fairview Road—on...
Police department grant focuses on local traffic safety
The Morgan Hill Police Department received a traffic safety grant to support enforcement and education efforts, which in turn aim to reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on local roads.
The $87,000 grant is from the California Office of Traffic Safety, and runs...
Cura Contemporary celebrates grand opening in downtown Morgan Hill
Hundreds of people attended the long anticipated grand opening of the Cura Contemporary art center in downtown Morgan Hill on Nov. 16.
Featuring two floors of exhibition space—currently displaying works from dozens of artists—as well as areas for workshops and demonstrations, a ground floor wine...
Man shot, killed in Morgan Hill
A man was shot and killed on Tennant Avenue the morning of Nov. 20, and police have arrested a suspect who is in custody, according to Morgan Hill Police.
The Morgan Hill Police Department responded to a report of a shooting about 7:11am Nov. 20...
Morgan Hill man dies in Nov. 14 traffic accident
A 35-year-old Morgan Hill resident died in a four-vehicle traffic accident the afternoon of Nov. 14, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities responded to reports of a collision about 1:55pm at the intersection of Monterey Road and Live Oak Avenue, north of Morgan Hill,...
Valley Water urges flood preparedness
Valley Water and the National Weather Service urged the community to prepare for winter storms during a news conference held Nov. 13 at a sandbag distribution center in San José.
Last winter, Valley Water partnered with Santa Clara County and local cities to help residents...
Local Scene: South Valley Symphony performs Dec. 14
Celebration continues
The Friends of the Morgan Hill Library continue the celebration of its 50th anniversary with two musical events: Russell Zimmer’s jazz quartet performs at 1pm Nov. 23. Coming on Dec. 7, is Mark Gaetano, a popular local musician performing compositions by Scott Joplin,...
Trolley tours wine country in style
With more than 50 bonded wineries in southern Santa Clara County, there are plenty of reasons to keep your wine purchases local.
Morgan Hill residents Heather Gallegos and Christina Perez have been friends for over 30 years and have done lots of international travel. With...
BookSmart invites community to celebrate 30th anniversary
In the heart of Morgan Hill, BookSmart has long been more than just a bookstore—it has been a cherished meeting place, a learning hub and a cornerstone for locals of all ages.
This month, the independent bookstore is inviting the community to celebrate its 30th...
Poppy Jasper International Film Festival recognized with prestigious honor
The local Poppy Jasper International Film Festival was recently named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine—a prestigious recognition that PJIFF producers say validates all the work and dedication that has gone into growing the South Valley event...
