Students abused at home, survey finds
About a quarter of middle school students (23 percent) and nearly a fifth of Morgan Hill high school students (19 percent) said they’ve experienced some type of physical abuse by a family member or house guest, according to the latest YMCA Project Cornerstone Developmental Assets survey.
North Bay fires bring smoke, poor air quality to South County
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a Health Advisory and Spare the Air Alert through Oct. 12, according to an alert from the City of Morgan Hill.
SM Chamber gets active in community
It’s only six months old, but the San Martin Chamber of Commerce already has begun putting its footprint on the local community, with a Sept. 30 family fun day in the park that seconded as a canned food drive for Cecilia’s Closet.
You can help rebuild Sonoma
A fund has been established to send contributions directly to community-based efforts to aid victims of this week’s catastrophic Sonoma and Napa fires.
Hispanic Heritage Month culminates with outdoor concert
Audience members could not contain themselves as the Latin grooves got them moving at the Oct. 8 outdoor concert, the final event of Morgan Hill’s celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Nearly 200 youngsters compete in city’s obstacle course challenge
Four-year-old Oliver Guzman bested the 6-and-under field to claim first place in the 11th annual Morgan Hill Get Fit Obstacle Course Challenge held Oct. 7 at the Centennial Recreation Center.
Next Coffee With the Mayor is Nov. 11
Join Mayor Steve Tate for relaxed, informal discussion about city business at the next Coffee With the Mayor, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at GVA Cafe, 17400 Monterey Road. Newly appointed City Manager Christina Turner will be the mayor’s guest. Tate will supply the coffee. The monthly Coffee With the Mayor allows residents a chance to ask questions and offer comments about the city’s public safety, street maintenance and parks and recreation services, city finances, and any other aspect of city business.
AAUW offers grants for local nonprofits
Applications are open for Community Action Grants for 2017-18, funded by the American Association of University Women Morgan Hill chapter. The application deadline is Oct. 31, for grants of up to $1,000 each.
County offers installment plan for property tax payments
Santa Clara County is offering a new Partial Payment Program for property taxpayers, along with other new features such as email notifications and announcements related to their tax bills, according to an Oct. 5 announcement.
A new life in taxes
At first glance, a stroll down Lindo Lane in west Morgan Hill depicts a typical residential neighborhood with single-family homes and manicured front lawns.
