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Rose earns degree Kyle Rose, of Morgan Hill, earned a bachelor of science and graduated summa cum laude in Cybersecurity Technology from University of Maryland Global Campus.  Fortin named to dean’s list Savanna Fortin, of Morgan Hill, was named to the Champlain College dean’s list for the...

Leadership Morgan Hill, a nonprofit organization that has trained hundreds of local community leaders and spearheaded numerous civic improvement projects, marks its 30th anniversary this year, celebrating three decades of fostering community engagement and developing future leaders in South Santa Clara County. Established in 1995...

Morgan Hill is not immune to the conversations related to the immigration issue we find ourselves in the midst of. While we as community members and city leaders have no control over federal Immigration laws and efforts, we do have control over what we...

Knowing that this article will be published around Valentine’s Day made me reflect on my past experiences on this holiday. Throughout much of my dating and married life, I have celebrated it by getting a gift and taking my significant other to a dinner...

Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf was named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for January but is off to a rough start in February with an 0-2-1 mark. Overall, the season has been stellar.  The NHL now pauses until Feb. 22, as only the league’s...

Americans will spend billions of dollars on Valentine’s Day before the week is over, and local flower shops have spent months getting ready for the inevitable rush of last-minute orders expected by Feb. 14.  Jerry Ayala, owner of the Flower Cottage in downtown Morgan Hill,...

Since Jan. 20, I have searched for information that could help people who are vulnerable to ICE questioning or worse—detention. Why? Because I have a permanent tan myself—one I used to be grateful for and now one that leads me to worry.   We know now...

Good news for our California law enforcement: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in your favor! I applaud all our law enforcement officials who have pledged to obey our state law, SB 54.  This law, known as the California Values Act, also referred to as the Sanctuary...

The sun was low in the winter sky, making it difficult to get a clear shot of the front of the ancient ivy-covered rockwall face of the oldest winery in Santa Clara Valley. I could barely make out the words “E. Guglielmo & Son,...

The Interfaith Community of South County offers hope to thousands in Gilroy and Morgan Hill, especially those who may otherwise feel lonely or vulnerable. The kind of trust and respect members of our community have for one another encourages us to love our neighbor,...