Conservationists buy 2,284 acres of Sargent Ranch property
The Peninsula Open Space Trust purchased 2,284 acres of ranchland in southern Santa Clara County for $23 million, the organization announced Jan. 29. The acquisition brings POST’s total holdings at the former Sargent Ranch property to 6,114 acres and preserves sacred native land that...
State Water Board Promotes Conservation
As temperatures soar, the State Water Board is urging water conservation when there is a power alert. Delaying lawn watering, laundry or dishwashing for just a few hours can free up electricity for air conditioning and other vital purposes.
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Festival this weekend: Get a taste of Morgan Hill
Big things are scheduled for this weekend’s 23rd annual Taste of Morgan Hill, which for the first time will feature a Saturday night concert at the downtown community center amphitheater, with a cameo appearance by the next rising local “superstar,” according to the festival organizer.
Lost dog from Operation Freedom Paws found dead on highway
Lobo, the service dog and companion of 14-year U.S. Army veteran Jeff Wilson, was found dead on Interstate 680 Wednesday night after having gone missing earlier in the week.
Children’s authors to visit Booksmart
Two children’s book authors, Anne Ylvisaker of “Button Down” and Bill Baynes of “Bunt! He’s no homerun hero...,” will make separate visits in May to BookSmart, the local downtown bookstore at 80 E. Second Street in Morgan Hill.
Meeting on High Speed Rail set for July 20 in San Martin
A town hall meeting covering the California High Speed Rail’s proposed routes through San Martin will take place at 7 p.m. July 20 at the San Martin Lion’s Club (12415 Murphy Ave.), according to an announcement from the San Martin Neighborhood Alliance.










