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March 27, 2024

Morgan Hill schools face layoffs as district cuts millions

The Morgan Hill Unified School District has begun issuing layoff notices to staff in an effort to cut about $5.5 million from the budget before the 2024-25 school year begins.  Parents of some students who attend MHUSD schools say the staff cuts will have a...

‘On Golden Pond’ opens in Morgan Hill March 29

For the past few months, I’ve been part of the team at South Valley Civic Theatre getting ready to bring the classic play “On Golden Pond” to life on stage in Morgan Hill. The play, written by Ernest Thompson, explores themes of aging, family...

Police say suspect tried to kill man in Hollister robbery

Police arrested a Vallejo woman who fled through multiple cities after she allegedly stole from a victim in Hollister and tried to kill him as she drove away, according to authorities.  About 6:40pm March 18, Hollister Police responded to a report of a woman driving...

County celebrates opening of expanded Valley Health Center Morgan Hill

The new Valley Health Center clinic in Morgan Hill—formerly known as the De Paul Health Center—is now open, offering expanded healthcare coverage for residents of South County and surrounding areas. The new health clinic now known as VHC Morgan Hill—which includes a fully remodeled urgent...

Elias named first female commander of Gilroy CHP scales

California Highway Patrol Lt. Erica Elias, a veteran officer and alumnus of Hollister High School and Gavilan College, has been named the first female Commander of the Gilroy Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility since it was founded in 1985.  “Erica is ecstatic to give back to...

Craft Roots brings ‘great food, great vibes’

Owners Justin Gaich and his father, Nick, are delighted with the reception they’ve received from the Morgan Hill community since opening their plant-based restaurant, Craft Roots Vegan Bar and Grill, in the summer of 2019.  Located next to Trail Dust BBQ (itself a Morgan Hill...

2.5-magnitude earthquake shakes northeast Morgan Hill

A 2.5 earthquake rattled an area of Santa Clara County northeast of Morgan Hill on March 14, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at 3:38pm, centered in a remote area south of Mount Hamilton, about 6 miles deep along the Calaveras Fault...

Local Scene: Morgan Hill students earn academic honors

Morgan Hill student named to dean’s list Tanmay Patwardhan, a junior at University of Minnesota Twin Cities and a Morgan Hill resident, was named to the university’s dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. Patwardhan is a student of the College of Science and Engineering.   To...

March 16 Bach to Blues concert features Kaye Bohler

The annual Bach to Blues concert will take place at the Gavilan College Theater at 7pm March 16.  Back to Blues is a fundraising concert that showcases faculty, students and amazing local talent. This year's guest performers include Kaye Bohler and the Hollister High School...

Religion: A time of discipline, sacrifice and reflection

A special time of the year for millions of Muslims worldwide began in the first week of March 2024, the Islamic month of Ramadan.  Ramadan is the ninth month and holiest month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a time of festivity, community, charity and...

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