St. Louise Regional Hospital’s ICU recognized
St. Louise Regional Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) received the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) on May 21.
The Beacon Award lauds hospital critical-care units that set standards for excellence in patient-care environments by collecting and using...
Sara Tran to run for D-I program Sacred Heart University
Usually when a high school athlete like Sara Tran has her senior season cut short due to injury, it makes for a rather depressing time.
After all, most seniors aren’t good enough to compete in college athletics, so playing sports in high school is the...
Cruising for a cause
The inaugural Sobrato FFA Car Show was a resounding success on May 20, with 113 classic cars entered and more than $4,000 raised for the local high school’s chapter of the Future Farmers of America, according to Sobrato High School Agriculture teacher Kayla Erath.
The...
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Wang graduates from Harvey Mudd
Celine M. Wang, of Morgan Hill, received a bachelor of science degree from Harvey Mudd College on May 14. Wang majored in computer science and graduated with high distinction, according to a press release from the college. Wang attended Archbishop...
Aaron Tran named U.S. Presidential Scholar
Aaron Tran, an Ann Sobrato High School senior who recently racked up numerous academic awards and scholarships, has been named a 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar.
Tran was one of 161 high school seniors nationwide named to the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars—who are honored...
Live Oak comes up big in CCS Division I playoff win over Mitty
A year ago, the Live Oak High baseball team could only wonder what might have been after failing to close out the top team in the Central Coast Section, St. Francis, in the opening round of the Division I playoffs.
This time, the Acorns slammed...
Religion: The greatest graduation ever
Graduation is upon us and in a few short days, family, friends and students will be gathering to celebrate this truly momentous occasion. For parents and relatives, feelings of pride and satisfaction well up in our souls as they see the children in their...
Freedom Fest will proceed with extra security, organizers say
While Morgan Hill residents and enthusiasts of public, family-friendly outdoor events may be growing weary of the recent uncertainties surrounding formerly annual gatherings, organizers of one of the city’s most popular celebrations vow to proceed as normal this summer.
And while it is ultimately up...
Aidan Keenan, Landon Stump look to lead Live Oak baseball past Mitty in CCS playoffs
Childhood friends and Division I-signees to Pac-12 schools, Aidan Keenan and Landon Stump aim to end their remarkable prep careers with a bang: by leading the Live Oak High baseball team to a win over West Catholic Athletic League power Mitty in the Central...
Live Oak boys lacrosse team makes program history, aims to continue surge next year
It was a season to remember for the Live Oak High boys lacrosse team, which made program history by winning its first league championship and Central Coast Section playoff match.
The Acorns’ top highlight was no doubt their riveting 9-8 win over Mitty in their...
















