Guest View: Summer of progress on West Little Llagas Creek protects our community
As a longtime resident of Morgan Hill, I have watched storms swell West Little Llagas Creek beyond its banks, threatening homes, businesses and agricultural land. That’s why I am excited to share an important update as we enter what will be the final season...
Three motorists die in separate accidents in South Valley
Three people died in separate vehicle accidents in South Valley over the July 25-26 weekend, according to authorities. Two of the crashes involved motorcycles, with their riders pronounced dead after officers responded.
A California Highway Patrol commander emphasized that most accidents are preventable, and urged...
Gilroy Garlic Festival brings bigger crowd, more vendors
The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus.
The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...
One dead, six injured in shooting at Morgan Hill party
Police are investigating a shooting at a party in north Morgan Hill that left one person dead and six injured on July 25.
At about 10:16pm, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Hale Avenue near Miramonte Avenue for reports of intoxicated people in the...
City seeks public input on downtown plan update
Morgan Hill is starting work on a major update to its downtown planning rules, a two-year effort that will reshape the area’s housing, parking and streets in the years ahead.
The Planning Commission got its first look at the project, called the Greater Downtown Specific...
Editorial: Creating a culture of e-bike safety
If you ask police officers, school administrators or residents in Morgan Hill about e-bikes, you’ll likely hear the same response: They’re becoming one of the biggest public safety challenges facing our community.
Not because e-bikes are inherently dangerous. It’s because too many riders are treating...
Indigenous Fashion Show celebrates Native design, culture in South Valley
On Aug. 29, the Pavilion at Bolado Park Event Center will transform into a runway. The Indigenous Fashion Show Gala will celebrate Native designs while featuring Aztec dance, live performances, food and community.
The event is presented 3-9pm by the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network in...
Rebekah Children’s Services staff picket layoffs as leadership salaries rise
Dozens of Rebekah Children’s Services workers represented by SEIU Local 521 held an informational picket July 15 outside the agency’s Gilroy campus, calling on management to halt layoffs of union positions and return to the bargaining table after months of stalled contract talks.
The picket,...
Gavilan College to host ‘Ready, Set, Enroll’ event
Gavilan College will host its annual “Ready, Set, Enroll” event on Aug. 1 to help new and returning students complete enrollment and prepare for the fall 2026 semester.
The free event will take place from 9am-2pm at the college's Gilroy and Hollister campuses. The Gilroy...
