Community

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this week adopted a fiscal year 2024-25 budget that closes a $250 million revenue shortfall while maintaining key public services, according to county officials.  The adopted $12.5 billion budget—approved by the board on June 11—also prevents any of...

Repeated efforts to clean up trash and debris from two parcels

While the mayoral candidate forum on Sept. 12 had its challenges, the second forum, sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Morgan Hill and the City of Morgan Hill, for school board trustee candidates on Sept. 19 was a great success.  We extend...

State housing authorities this week finally approved the City of Morgan Hill’s Housing Element, an eight-year local plan for how the city will meet its projected need for new homes as the area grows.  The California Department of Housing and Community Development certified Morgan Hill’s...

Tomorrow, July 21, Morgan Hill residents can swim for free at the Aquatics Center, located at 16200 Condit Road.Residents only have to show their ID or other proof that they live in Morgan Hill to enjoy free swimming from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.This summer’s next and final day of free entry to the Aquatics Center for locals will be Aug. 18.Swimming at the center—which features a number of pools, slides and water park features—is normally only allowed for those who have purchased memberships or day passes.For more information, call (408) 782-2134 or visit mhaquaticscenter.com.

With more than two weeks left to go for the official nomination period for candidates for local offices in the Nov. 5 general election, the list of potentially interested names on the ballot is growing.  As of July 23, local business owner and former planning...

“I needed a place to be with God again. I watched the services on YouTube for a few weeks and decided I was ready. I loved how the service was so clear to me and helped me understand how the community works together. It...