Valley Water to expand creek cleanup program
On Aug. 22, the Valley Water Board of Directors allocated additional resources to support greater service and coordination toward cleaning up trash, debris and hazardous pollutants produced by encampments along waterways in Santa Clara County.
The board approved two new staff positions, adding to Valley...
Get a taste of Morgan Hill this weekend
The 26th annual Taste of Morgan Hill food, music and art festival will take place at its usual downtown location Sept. 26 and 27.Taking place on Monterey Road from Dunne to Main Avenue, the two-day festival sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce will feature live entertainment, a variety of cuisine, scores of arts and crafts vendors, as well as beer and wine. The event will also include a quilt show inside the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, and a classic car show on the southern end of town.With construction of numerous downtown streets in the process, festival organizers are forced to make some changes to the entertainment schedule. But construction activity will not be a hindrance to festival attendees, according to Chamber Chair Rich Firato.“The city and contractors have assured the Chamber of Commerce that the streets will be available and ready to go, so we’re moving ahead,” Firato said.This year, the Taste of Morgan Hill will not feature any large stages for music performances as it has in the past. Instead, solo performers will play music on designated street corners throughout the festival grounds, Firato added. A DJ will also play in front of the festival’s main beer and wine tent.“There will be music throughout the whole event,” Firato said.An exception is Saturday night, Sept. 26, when two bands will entertain crowds at the Downtown Amphitheater, located next to the Community and Cultural Center. Starting at 5:30 p.m., rhythm and blues act The All Star Band will play on the stage. They will be followed by Entourge from 8 to 10 p.m.“It’s just another great night to be out in Morgan Hill on a Saturday night,” Firato said.Admission is free. The festival takes place 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 26, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 27.
A Wine Stroll of firsts reported as successful
The Morgan Hill Wine Stroll saw the usual eager crowds, plus some exciting first-time features that organizers hope to continue in the future for the annual downtown wine tasting event that highlights Santa Clara Valley wineries.
South County Pilots award $18k in scholarships
The South County Airport Pilots Association (SCAPA) awarded a record $18,000 to seven aspiring aviation professionals through its 2026 scholarship program. The scholarships are awarded to students pursuing careers as pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians, says a press release from SCAPA.
The association selected five...
Photos: Doggie Dip Day
Local canines got a chance to swim with new friends and familiar humans at the Morgan Hill Aquatics Center's annual Doggie Dip Day Oct. 1.
