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There are moments in life that don’t announce themselves with fanfare or ceremony. They arrive quietly, leaving behind a memory that settles into your bones.  Nine of us taking an early morning walk Saturday, July 19 to scatter Marty Cheek’s ashes at Henry Coe State...

The 5th Annual Morgan Hill Children’s Business Fair is getting ready to transform the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center Amphitheater area into a bustling, vibrant youth marketplace. This highly anticipated event—coming up on Aug. 2—showcases young entrepreneurial talent and community spirit. The fair began...

Morgan Hill offers people starting a new business a dynamic economic landscape where small town agricultural heritage meets modern innovation and contemporary lifestyles. Its centerpiece is Morgan Hill’s revitalized historic downtown, set against the picturesque backdrop of El Toro and the eastern foothills of...

Sobrato’s baseball team fashioned a superb 2025 season, with a 20-7 overall record and a 14-4 league record. In the Blossom Valley Athletic League, Santa Teresa Division, the Bulldogs finished in third place. They advanced into the Central Coast Section Division VI playoffs and...

About 100 people gathered in downtown Morgan Hill Thursday, then marched to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office about a mile away to protest federal immigration policies and practices.  The protest was organized by local activists including South County siblings Rebeca and Reymundo Armendariz,...

As many around the world celebrate New Year’s Day with fireworks, parties and resolutions, Muslims mark the beginning of their calendar year in a very different way: through quiet reflection, spiritual renewal and remembrance of profound historical events. The Islamic New Year, also known as...

Gilroy Police investigators are looking for video footage or witnesses related to a fatal collision that resulted in the death of a man the night of July 15. Just before 8pm, Gilroy patrol officers and firefighters responded to reports of a person down near Santa...

A new three-story, 2,400-square-foot mural depicting vibrant images of local nature is almost complete on the side of a residential building on Monterey Road in Morgan Hill—and the artists give credit to countless passersby who have encouraged their work.  The mural faces south on the...

Dozens of original works created by elementary school students in Santa Clara County are on display for public viewing at the Morgan Hill Courthouse.  The works were submitted through the court’s 2025 art contest, according to a press release from Santa Clara County Superior Court....

The Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative recently launched online galleries sharing pre-approved design plans for accessory dwelling units in local cities, including Gilroy and Morgan Hill. The launch includes an online design and planning tool, making it easier for homeowners to add ADUs to their...