Roots for a bluegrass mecca
Almost every Thursday night one of the oldest buildings in Morgan Hill is filled with raw American sounds. Varying octaves of stringed instruments bounce off one another in a melodious and rhythmic hum, underlying a harmony of vocal verses with high energy that contrasts the often somber lyrics.
Morgan Hill student tops regional Rotary speech contest
Oakwood High School senior Harsh Sikka of Morgan Hill has captured his third top title in the 2013 Rotary Speech Contest, besting the winners from half of the 54 clubs in the Rotary District 5170. He will be among four students to vie for the final district championship and scholarship March 26 in Napa.
Take a walking, eating tour of Downtown Morgan Hill March 3
Bites of Downtown Morgan Hill offers a self-guided walking tour of downtown cuisine on a Sunday afternoon March 3.
So long, Saturday mail
The decision by the U.S. Postal Service to stop Saturday mail delivery beginning Aug. 5 has left customers nationwide wondering what's next for the beleaguered government agency.
South County Democrats to meet Saturday in Gilroy
The South County Democratic Club will meet Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Gilroy Library, 350 Sixth Street, from 10:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. The meeting agenda includes committee reports and planning for the club’s summer BBQ. For more information contact Club President Eleanor Villarreal at [email protected].
Teachers Aid Coalition celebrates Valentine’s Day early with “Chocolate and Wine” fundraiser
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and an ongoing devotion to improving local education by inspiring community good will, the Morgan Hill Teachers Aid Coalition raised thousands of dollars for school supplies at the annual “Chocolate and Wine for Valentine” fundraiser.
Housing rebound takes firm foothold
It’s a seller’s delight in the South County real estate market, with insufficient inventory to meet buyers’ demands and prices slowly climbing back up to pre-recession levels, according to local real estate professionals.
Save the Granada – for now, at least
Inspired by the success of recent temporary re-openings of the downtown Granada Theater for an international film festival and winter holiday events, a grass-roots group of Morgan Hill business owners and residents is hoping to get the venue operational on some sort of part-time, ongoing basis.
Writing workshops for veterans
Gavilan College is offering writing workshops by veterans, for veterans from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursdays in room SS203 on campus, located at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. in Gilroy.











