Last Wednesday was a historic and emotional night at the Morgan Hill City Council meeting as the body welcomed new officials and bid farewell to two longtime public servants.
More than 200 people in more than 50 vehicles celebrated Hanukkah at the Dec. 13 drive-in celebration and Menorah lighting hosted by Chabad South County Jewish Center.
City officials in Morgan Hill and Gilroy are asking residents to resist the urge to travel and attend large gatherings for the upcoming winter holidays, as South County remains a growing hotspot for the Covid-19 pandemic that is surging once again across the nation.
In a ceremony last week, Community Christian Church dedicated an original mural on the south-facing wall of its building to the City of Morgan Hill that urges passersby to practice a force that might see the local community and the world out of its current challenges: Hope.
Council members noted at least two key lingering issues that could significantly impact the current expense and revenue projections: the Covid-19 pandemic and a new, ongoing discussion about Morgan Hill’s public safety needs.