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Local government and nonprofit leaders in Santa Clara County are bracing for the impact of proposed federal budget cuts that could dramatically reshape public services, potentially leaving thousands of vulnerable residents without critical healthcare, social services and support programs. “Cutting Medicaid funding would be a...

The family of Don Gage has scheduled an upcoming funeral mass and a celebration of life in honor of the former mayor of Gilroy, who died March 25 at age 79.  A funeral mass for Gage will take place at 10am April 5 at St....

Come to San Jose on April 7 to watch Dustin Wolf and the Flames play the Sharks at the SAP Center. Bring signs that say, “Gilroy born: Dustin Wolf” or “Morgan Hill’s proud of Dustin.” It’s a 7:30pm game time. Wolf, the Flames’ starting goalie,...

We didn’t hang offensive flag Roxana Bliss’ recent letter to the editor alleges that it was the pro-Trump and pro-American Patriots that hung a Nazi flag on the Burnett overpass before waiting for law enforcement to determine who did it and why. It appears she...

The Sobrato boys volleyball team is competing in a deep and even league, with nine similar teams and minimal separation. The Bulldogs are in the middle, with a 3-4 mark in the Blossom Valley Athletic League, Santa Teresa Division and are 6-7 overall.  Christopher and...

The famed Gilroy Garlic Festival will return this summer after a five-year absence, the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association announced. The 2025 version will be on a smaller scale—about one-tenth of the previous festival’s big crowds—and at a different location, the Gilroy Gardens amusement park instead...

For the third season, Jonathan Souza will be the artistic director and conductor for the South Bay Singers, a vibrant community choir with members from Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy. Souza brings a wealth of experience and passion to the role, having spent...

From: South County Democratic Club  To: Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner and City Councilmembers Yvonne Martinez Beltran, Miriam Vega, Soraida Iwanaga, Marilyn Librers  The Holy month of Ramadan is a very important time for Muslims all over the world. It is a time for fasting, service,...

It is time to address the unacceptable rise of hate and bigotry in Morgan Hill with a firm and unequivocal voice. On March 7, 2025, a Muslim family in our community was violently attacked—a targeted act of racial and religious aggression. And now, on...

In just a few weeks, hundreds of millions of people worldwide—including thousands here in Morgan Hill and Gilroy—will gather to celebrate Easter. Even if you’ve never attended a church service, you’re likely familiar with Easter traditions, like egg hunts with kids.  But why do Christians...