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The City of Morgan Hill marked a milestone this July 4, celebrating the 150th anniversary of one of the oldest continuously run parades in the western United States. Thousands of residents and visitors poured into the downtown area to see the annual Independence Day...

Martin Mendoza, a suspect in the murder of Marissa DiNapoli of Morgan Hill, was booked at Santa Clara County Jail with no bail allowed the night of July 7. He is scheduled to be arraigned July 8 to face charges related to the murder of...

The Morgan Hill Police Department has confirmed the identity of the body found at Anderson Lake Wednesday night, ending hope that Marissa DiNapoli would return to her friends and family.  The Santa Clara County Coroner identified the body as DiNapoli, 18, on Thursday, July 3,...

Athletic teams at local junior colleges Gavilan and Hartnell are often mostly populated by student-athletes from a cross-section of local high schools. The JCs provide a continuing avenue for education and athletics for many, and a large number look to move on to four-year...

Our days are filled with extreme concerns for our immigrant population, especially refugees seeking asylum in the United States. Levels of anxiety, uncertainty and fear seem to rise daily, not only for those who are directly affected but by those of us whose faith...

During major storms, hundreds of households and businesses in Morgan Hill are at risk of flooding from Llagas Creek and its smaller streams. Flooding has happened multiple times over the years, including six times since 2000.  I’ve seen the damage these floods leave behind, and...

It is the ninth year for the swimming program at Oakwood and the Hawks have just completed a remarkable season. Highlights include increased participation for both boys and girls, school and league records and the first-ever CIF State qualification, with Lucas Tompkins competing for...

The sky may not be falling, yet the City of Morgan Hill is in a tough spot regarding its budget. City officials recently warned the council that the local government faces a structural budget deficit, requiring $4 million in additional annual revenue to maintain...

Three groups representing generations of community service will lead Morgan Hill’s 150th annual Independence Day parade on July 4. BookSmart owners Brad Jones and Cinda Meister, local educator Courtney Schmidt, and the Emilio Guglielmo Family Winery—represented by brothers George and Gene Guglielmo—have been selected as...

With Morgan Hill staring down the barrel of a $4 million budget deficit, residents deserve straight answers—especially when it comes to how our public funds are being spent. It’s troubling that just last year, Mayor Mark Turner and a narrow city council majority approved a...