Letter: Tell City Hall we need more options to cut budget
Back in 2020, I wrote a letter “Need more detail on Budget cuts.” The subject was raised again in a letter on options other than raising taxes or cutting jobs, and another on transparency in July 2025.
This year the City of Morgan Hill says...
Religion: Praying for the dead
July 28 used to be one of my favorite days of the year. On the Roman Catholic calendar, it is the feast day of a minor saint, Pope Saint Victor I, who was martyred by the Romans around the year 199 AD. Pope Victor...
Gilroy Garlic Festival returns
The Gilroy Garlic Festival returned Friday after a six-year absence, drawing thousands of visitors from across the country to the South County Grove at Gilroy Gardens for three days of garlicky food, live entertainment and community fundraising.
The festival, which ran July 25-27, marked its...
Sobrato falls to Oak Grove after first-round rally
Sobrato High tweaked the defenses and utilized offensive bursts from Vince Madriaga and Trey Miller to rally past Lynbrook 53-48 in a Central Coast Section Division II opener Feb. 16. The victory prompted a big celebration from the Bulldogs’ bench in the final seconds...
Family Health Plan helps locals keep Medi-Cal coverage
In recognition of the urgency of upcoming policy changes, Santa Clara Family Health Plan (SCFHP) is partnering with community-based organizations in Santa Clara County to encourage residents to enroll in Medi-Cal, keep their coverage by completing annual renewals and use their benefits before new...
Sobrato roller hockey team dominates area, wins three titles in all three seasons
If measuring athletic success comes down to winning championships, the Sobrato High roller hockey team can rightfully lay claim as the top high school sports team in the Central Coast Section—and perhaps any section in California.
In the recently completed 2022-2023 school year, the Bulldogs...
Morgan Hill man accused of leading insurance fraud scheme
A Morgan Hill resident and former insurance agent orchestrated a large-scale insurance fraud scheme that ripped off victims to the tune of more than $1.4 million, according to authorities.
Five people were charged recently with felonies related to the fraud scheme, says an April 10...
Photo: Bay Area Panthers fall to Gunslingers in home opener
The Indoor Football League’s Bay Area Panthers played the season’s first home game March 30 against the San Antonio Gunslingers at SAP Center in San Jose. The Panthers lost by a score of 28-21.
Pictured is Panthers quarterback Josh Jones carrying the ball against the...
Local Scene: Traffic Court moves to South County
Traffic Court moves to South County
The Santa Clara County Superior Court’s Traffic Clerk Offices have been reassigned to the South County Courthouse, 301 Diana Drive in Morgan Hill, and the Family Justice Center Courthouse, 201 N. First St. in San José.
Traffic Court handles cases...
