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While the mayoral candidate forum on Sept. 12 had its challenges, the second forum, sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Morgan Hill and the City of Morgan Hill, for school board trustee candidates on Sept. 19 was a great success.  We extend...

Thousands of volunteers flocked to the California coast and waterways on Sept. 21 to participate in the 40th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day.   The event, which is the largest single-day volunteer event in the world, according to Guinness World Records, invited eco-friendly volunteers across the...

Live Oak HS Football (0-4 overall) Recent results: Lost 35-6 at Los Gatos; lost 35-0 at Menlo-Atherton Upcoming games: 7:15pm Sept. 26 at Lincoln NOTES: Anthony Garcia leads the Acorns defense in tackles. Sobrato HS Football (3-0 overall) Recent results: Won 20-14 at Live Oak; won 7-6 at North...

As the Board President of Morgan Hill Unified School District (MHUSD), I am writing to clarify our District's financial position for the school year 2024-25. Now that we have closed our financial books, I am pleased to report that through diligent efforts and strategic...

Tenants in California will have twice as much time to respond to eviction notices and potentially avoid losing their homes under a bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 24. The new law comes amid a statewide housing crisis, and after a...

A non-native Aedes aegypti mosquito—an aggressive species that can spread certain diseases—has been discovered in a residential area of Gilroy, according to the Santa Clara County Vector Control District. A mosquito of the same species was also found recently in a neighborhood of east...

I am writing to share some thoughts about last week’s mayoral debate between Mayor Turner and Councilmember Yvonne Martinez Beltran, and the upcoming election. The debate was hosted by the Morgan Hill chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Unfortunately, while I appreciate...

South Valley Civic Theatre continues its new season with “Finding Nemo Jr.,” a coming-of-age story featuring an all-youth cast that finds the value of taking risks and trusting in yourself, your family and your friends. Disney’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” is the musical adaptation of the...

Wills earns MBA Jennifer Wills, of Morgan Hill, graduated from Mount Mercy University in August 2024 with a Master of Business Administration.  Help clean the creek Morgan Hill Environmental Services will host a cleanup day at West Little Llagas Creek from 9am-12pm Sept. 21. Volunteers will meet...

Although this article will be published after the Sept. 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, I wanted to discuss why remembering that day through service is so significant. Most of us who witnessed those events on that fall Tuesday morning have a clear...