More delays push Hotel MOHI opening to later this year
Construction of the long-awaited Hotel MOHI is continuing in downtown Morgan Hill, but the project’s completion date has been pushed back. The site’s hotel rooms are now expected to open later this year and the restaurant and amenity spaces are projected for completion in...
Electricity project aims to improve reliability, protect wildlife in South County
A state commission has voted to allow a major transmission project to share space at a substation near Morgan Hill rather than build on undeveloped land in Coyote Valley—a change officials say protects a critical wildlife corridor while adding enough power capacity to supply...
South Valley leaders honored as district’s Women of the Year
Assemblymember Gail Pellerin recently recognized two Morgan Hill women for their leadership and service to the community, naming them Women of the Year for Assembly District 28 in a ceremony highlighting local impact across the region.
Suman Ganapathy and Poonam Chabra were celebrated for their...
Gilroy woman accused of neglect leading to homicide
A Gilroy woman was arrested on suspicion of felony abuse after a disabled San Jose man she had been taking care of was found dead, according to authorities.
On May 17, 2025, police responded to a report of an unattended death at a home on...
Guest View: State, Congress should act now to protect youth online
It’s heartbreaking that in today’s world, every time a child picks up a phone or tablet, parents feel a wave of panic. Not long ago, electronic devices were simple tools for curiosity and creativity.
Kids played 2048, battled friends on slither.io, filled their camera rolls...
Local leaders react to César Chávez sexual abuse allegations
Revelations of allegations of decades of sexual abuse by the late farmworker labor leader César Chávez cited March 17 by the United Farm Workers and the César Chávez Foundatio—and reported in detail by The New York Times—have prompted cancellations of celebrations of his upcoming...
Sports Roundup: Live Oak girls lacrosse rolls with 4-1-1 record
Live Oak HS Boys Baseball (3-4-1 overall)
Recent results: Lost 5-4 vs. Christopher; Won 11-10 vs. Branham in 8 innings; Lost 7-4 vs. South San Francisco
Upcoming games: 4pm March 20 at Carlmont; 4pm March 25 at Evergreen Valley; 4pm March 27 vs. Evergreen Valley
NOTES: Noah...
Letter: Call illegal invasions what they are
I admired Joe Heller’s cartoon of March 13, 2026. Although captioned WW III, this cartoon brilliantly depicts three confused survivors pulling from the wreckage Trump’s self issued Peace prizes. I admire a photo that can convey in a single picture 1,000 words.
What deeply concerns...
Religion: Children during war
My grandson, Max, is 12 years old. He has a great interest in the history of World War II. He is especially interested in the wartime in Europe and the rise of Nazi Germany—mostly in the machines of warfare.
Maybe he gets it from me....
Letter: Reflections on the news while listening to CCR
Just about a week ago, Trump set out on his war,Seeking his Nobel Peace PrizeSearchin’ for a pot of oilBut they launched drones And bombed airports I guess we should have knownOh lord, I’m stuck in Dubai again
Flew in on business classI’ll be walking out if I...
