Santa Clara County: Covid case rate jumps among unvaccinated
The rate of positive Covid-19 cases among the unvaccinated in Santa Clara County is about 25.3 per 100,000 residents, according to a new data dashboard released this week by county officials.
By contrast, fully vaccinated residents are testing positive at a rate of 6.8 cases...
Federal loans available for small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering federal disaster loans of up to $2 million for small businesses affected by COVID-19.
Eligibility for Economic Injury Disaster Loans is based on the financial impact of COVID-19. Businesses located in Santa Clara County are eligible.
“These loans may...
Protesters meet in downtown Morgan Hill Aug. 29
A Black Lives Matter protest scheduled for Aug. 29 in downtown Morgan Hill was outnumbered by a counter-demonstration in support of President Donald Trump, law enforcement, reopening of public gatherings and other causes.
Parade, fireworks and more on tap for July 4 in Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill’s Independence Day festivities will begin with the July 3 Patriotic Sing, and continue with a full slate of family-friendly activities culminating in the Fourth of July Fireworks on the Green.
All Morgan Hill Freedom Fest events—organized by volunteers with the local nonprofit Independence...
South Bay, Central Coast under excessive heat warning for coming weekend
The interior Bay Area and Central Coast are under an excessive heat warning from Saturday morning to Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Highs of up to 110 degrees are expected in inland areas including Santa Rosa, Concord, Livermore and Gilroy. Coastal regions...
County reports two more COVID-19 deaths
The Santa Clara County Public Health Department announced March 20 that two more people have died of COVID-19, bringing the total deaths to eight in this county.
Nonprofit donates $50K to Morgan Hill Senior Center
The City of Morgan Hill this week accepted a $50,000 donation to the Morgan Hill Senior Center—funds that will go a long way toward improving service at the local center, city staff said.
The donation was made by the nonprofit Friends of the Morgan Hill...
Voting begins in Morgan Hill
Voting is underway with less than three weeks to go until the Nov. 3 general election, as residents throughout Santa Clara County have begun casting their ballots by a variety of methods.
South Valley Civic Theatre brings ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ to local stage
“The Drowsy Chaperone” may not have the name recognition of the big-time Broadway musicals, but its five Tony Awards are nothing to scoff at.
After debuting in Toronto in 1998, “The Drowsy Chaperone” made its way to Broadway in 2006, with New York Magazine calling...
Talab Sabla named to honor society
Morgan Hill resident Talab Sabla, who attends Ann Sobrato High School, was selected as a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment, says a press release from the...