Study: Human-caused climate change blamed for uptick in wildfires
Human-caused climate change may be playing a significant role in fueling the surge of devastating wildfires in California, according to a new study from a Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientist and other collaborators.
The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,...
Morgan Hill embarks on first Transportation Master Plan
The City of Morgan Hill is beginning to prepare its first-ever Transportation Master Plan, which will consider not just traffic projections but all of the city’s transportation needs as the community grows.
The city council at the June 7 meeting unanimously approved a consultant agreement...
South Valley Civic Theatre’s ‘Matilda’ brings childhood joys, struggles to the stage
Generations of families have grown up with the wacky and whimsical works of Roald Dahl, engrossed in the tales of impossibly large peaches, Wonka Bars and friendly giants.
South Valley Civic Theatre is drawing from the mind of the literary icon, bringing a young genius...
Mayor changes mind on ‘adult cabaret show’ discussion
Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner last week wanted the city to consider adding requirements for businesses that host “adult cabaret shows,” but reversed course after the owner of a local venue he had in mind agreed to make its events less visible from outside.
Before...
City council approves Butterfield Fire Station contract
Gilroy-based Kent Construction has been awarded a nearly $8 million construction contract to build a new fire station for the City of Morgan Hill.
The new, 6,065-square-foot Morgan Hill Fire Department station will be located at 17285 Butterfield Blvd., at the former site of the...
Photos: Morgan Hill Class of 2023 takes the next step
Hundreds of seniors graduated from Morgan Hill Unified School District’s three high schools last week, eager to begin their next steps toward adulthood and independence.
Central High School’s commencement ceremony took place June 8 at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center amphitheater. Forty-five students...
DA awards $60K to community groups
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen on June 9 awarded $60,000 in grants to community organizations combating racial inequity.
Fourteen organizations received funding from the third annual racial justice grant program following a series of social justice reforms in 2020. A total of $160,000...
Edward Boss Prado Foundation is District 28 Nonprofit of the Year
The Edward Boss Prado Foundation was honored as the Nonprofit of the Year for the 28th Assembly District, according to an announcement by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin.
“The Edward Boss Prado Foundation works relentlessly to empower people who are in need of resources that foster dignity...
After fabulous high school career, Dre DeJesus to play for Team Puerto Rico in Triple Crown International Challenge
Dre DeJesus had such a memorable experience playing for team Puerto Rico last year in the Triple Crown Fastpitch International Challenge that she decided to run it back for 2023.
The recent Live Oak High graduate will play for Puerto Rico’s 18U squad June 23-25...
Religion: Pride and joy
It was a joy and blessing to be able to attend PRIDEFEST 2023 in Morgan Hill on June 1! The Pride Month kickoff and flag-raising was exciting, inspiring and hopeful.
Exciting because of the energy in the air and on the lawn at the Morgan...
