South Valley Civic Theatre’s ‘Newsies Jr.’ ready to hit the stage
At a very young age, Maya King was a very shy child, so her mother decided to have her audition for a role in a “Little Mermaid” production.
King, then 5, landed the role of Flounder, the friendly fish who is always willing to help...
Downtown Wine Stroll is April 30
The Downtown Morgan Hill Wine Stroll will take place 1-5pm April 30, featuring more than 20 local wineries, live music, various shopping and dining options—and even a pet parade.
Wine Stroll ticket holders will get to sample local wines while perusing downtown Morgan Hill’s shops...
Local officials talk drought, other issues
Elected officials convened in Gilroy April 22 to give an update on legislative actions that have affected South County over the past year.
But one topic was a recurring theme throughout the morning: the statewide drought and the need to conserve water.
The Gilroy Chamber of...
Live Oak boys golf team hitting it well on the links
Mark Cummins is in his 11th season as the Live Oak High boys golf coach, and this has been one of his most enjoyable teams yet.
Sure, it helped that the Acorns finished the regular-season 12-4 overall and 8-2 in the Blossom Valley League’s Santa...
Letter to the editor: A beautiful town no longer
What a sad surprise we had visiting Morgan Hill and our family since the Covid crisis. We could see what was happening to the town even before that. The city leaders have provided an example of how to destroy a beautiful town in just...
Lightpost Winery wins ‘Wine of the Year’
Special to the Times
While only six years old, Lightpost Winery has decades of experience—and talent— behind it.
From the first vintage, awards began consistently rolling in. Proprietor Sofia Fedotova and Winemaker Christian Roguenant were thrilled to be awarded Wine of the Year at the 2022...
City, Safeway to host May 3 vaccine clinic in Morgan Hill
The City of Morgan Hill will host a free Covid-19 vaccination clinic 4-7pm May 3 at the Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. First, second and booster vaccines will be available for walk-ins and appointments.
No insurance or proof of immigration status is required....
Garlic Festival: ‘Massive’ events no longer realistic
The Gilroy Garlic Festival will not host its traditional event this year or for the “foreseeable future,” organizers announced this week.
A series of smaller, more intimate events still on tap for 2022 aim to bring the festival back to its roots and turn the...
Grant aims to protect wildlife on Highway 152
A grant from the California Wildlife Conservation Board will help fund the creation of a wildlife crossing over Pacheco Pass on Highway 152.
The $3.125 million grant to the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency will pay for the planning, design, environmental review and permitting of...
Girls lacrosse thriving at Live Oak, Sobrato
From 0-8-1 last year to a potential Blossom Valley League championship this season. That’s the exact situation the Live Oak High girls lacrosse team finds itself in after defeating Sobrato High 12-2 on April 19. But don’t tell that to Acorns coach Jordan Evanger.
“Oh...
