San Martin suspect, barred from owning firearms, arrested with new cache
A man who was prohibited from having firearms was arrested Friday after deputies seized three assault-style rifles, a semi-automatic handgun and 1,500 rounds of ammunition at his home, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said.
Russell Larson Charling, 41, of San Martin, previously had firearms...
Letter to the editor: Keep trees alive
As we turn our focus to the local effects of the drought, I have seen many browning lawns. One of the things that I am also seeing is stressed and dying trees. In many cases the only water available to trees in the landscape...
Editorial: ‘Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus’
The following editorial appeared in The New York Sun on Sept. 21, 1897 in response to a Letter To The Editor by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon.
Dear Editor,
I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say that there is no Santa Claus. Papa says...
Boots and Brews festival draws hundreds of country music lovers
It was a barn burner at the Boots and Brews Country Music Festival this past weekend as hundreds of country music fans flocked to the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center on June 24.
The eight-hour event featured musicians such as Dylan Scott, Randy Houser and...
CHP ramps up enforcement of Burnett overpass flags, displays
Authorities are starting to crack down on people illegally hanging flags, signs, banners and other items—regardless of the content of their messaging—on highway overpasses in South Valley, according to a local California Highway Patrol captain.
The heightened enforcement plan is the CHP’s response to a...
Visit Morgan Hill unveils destination guide
Visit Morgan Hill has unveiled its first destination guide, a new publication designed to inspire year-round visitation to Morgan Hill.
The Visit Morgan Hill Destination Guide, available in both print and digital formats, serves as a primary visitor resource with a two-year shelf-life of 2026–2027,...
Religion: Thanks to your presence, it’s our 170th Anniversary!
It is our 170th Anniversary! Our very first church meeting was held on June 4, 1853. This year, Gilroy United Methodist Church will celebrate our 170th Anniversary on Sunday, June 4, at 11am. Lunch will follow the worship celebration. If you are available, please...
Local nonprofits can apply for Covid rescue funds
The City of Morgan Hill will soon give up to $100,000 of federal “rescue” funds to local nonprofits, with a priority on organizations that have been financially impacted by Covid-19 or have a recent track record of supporting others who have suffered due to...
Workers reach agreement with Union Pacific, averting suspension of Caltrain service
Federal officials announced a tentative agreement late Wednesday between Union Pacific and unions representing workers, avoiding service interruptions anticipated Friday for Caltrain between Gilroy and San Jose.
Caltrain officials had announced Tuesday that a strike would mean suspending service between Gilroy and San Jose because...
Local Scene: MHPD hosts a blood drive on Oct. 11
Alvarado, Marmarou make president’s list
Alvaro Alvarado and Denise Marmarou, both of Morgan Hill, were named to the summer 2024 dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 and above for the term are...

















