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At my very first chess tournament, as I looked across the board, my mind overlooked the tactical opportunities, my candidate moves and the lines I had just calculated. Instead, it froze with the image of my opponent and his friends laughing at me, in...

The fastest swimmers in the pool are those in the 50-meter freestyle. Known as the ultimate test of sprint speed, it features a single length of a 50-meter pool from a block start to a final hand touch.  The sprint relies on an explosive start,...

Dozens of South Valley students were awarded a total of 115 scholarships at the Gavilan College Foundation “From Gratitude to Greatness” banquet on Aug. 6.  The event at the Gavilan Student Center celebrated student achievement among the recipients and their families.  “At Gavilan, we are committed...

I am pleased that residents are challenging the behavior of Morgan Hill City Council. The Council needs to assert its independence and understand that the California Open Meeting (aka Brown) Act consists of guidelines and minimums rather than absolutes and maximums.  The Brown Act allows—in...

The nominations period has closed for local candidates filing to run in the upcoming Nov. 3 general election, with a range of hopefuls vying for Morgan Hill's mayor, City Council, and school board seats, as well as regional seats representing Morgan Hill at the...

Operation Freedom Paws will host its 15th Annual Paws with Patriots Wine Gala on Aug. 29 at Guglielmo Winery.  The San Martin-based nonprofit says this year’s gala is especially meaningful as Operation Freedom Paws celebrates a decade and a half empowering veterans, first responders, children...

There are moments when a community gets to see itself through someone else’s eyes. Friday morning, Aug. 7, was one of those moments. KTVU’s Mornings on 2 brought its Zip Trip to Morgan Hill, turning the spotlight on our little corner of South County and...

Today I share with you a recent letter to the entire membership of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America from our Presiding Bishop, The Rev. Yehiel Curry. He addresses the debate about recent trends in our country to champion particular religious beliefs and divide our...

Sushi Confidential is proof that some of the best businesses start small. This one started in a living room, with folding tables from Home Depot and a jar for cash on the counter.  Today it’s a beloved South Bay brand with thriving locations in Campbell,...

What makes a city truly strong? It is not only the roads we repair, the buildings we construct or the parks we maintain. These investments matter, but the greatest strength of any city comes from the people who call it home. Trust is not built...