Morgan Hill company’s fishing crew catches rare, brightly colored petrale sole
A fishing crew working for a Morgan Hill-based seafood company reeled in “the catch of a lifetime” in Moss Landing Harbor when they pulled a brightly colored petrale sole with a rare skin condition onto the boat, according to the company.
The crew was fishing...
Loss of CalFresh funding takes toll on families, food pantries
Food pantries across South County are experiencing unprecedented demand following the suspension of SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, with lines wrapping around blocks and new families seeking assistance at rates not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Reach Out Food Pantry in...
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...
Ruiz named Woman of the Year
Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) named Kathy Zanger Ruiz the 2021 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 30 on March 15. Ruiz was honored as part of the Women’s History Month celebration hosted by the Legislative Women’s Caucus.
“I am proud to recognize Kathy Ruiz...
Petition urges Yvonne Martínez Beltrán to resign
A petition calling for Morgan Hill Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martínez Beltrán to resign from the city council has gathered more than 400 signatures since an independent investigation cleared Mayor Mark Turner of assault allegations.
The petition comes as Turner prepares to seek Martínez Beltrán’s...
Morgan Hill hosts National Night Out
Residents, kids and families from throughout Morgan Hill flocked to the city’s Civic Center Plaza on Peak Avenue Aug. 1 for the annual National Night Out, a nationwide event that promotes productive relationships between police and the communities they serve.
The event featured live music...
Gavilan basketball coach makes history
Melissa “Moe” Llanes knew something was up when Gavilan College men’s basketball coach Derek Jensen called her during the team’s Feb. 9 game-day shootaround.
Moments later, Gavilan Athletic Director Ron Hannon and trainer Erik Hilliker walked into the gym and Llanes, the team’s assistant coach,...
San Martin Airport halts leaded fuel sales
Leaded aviation fuel is no longer available for sale at San Martin Airport and Reid-Hillview Airport in east San Jose after a Santa Clara County ban on the gas, commonly known as 100LL, at the sites went into effect Jan. 1.
But federal authorities are...
Downtown lane reduction measure goes to Nov. 8 ballot
Morgan Hill’s voters will get to decide in the Nov. 8 election if any future attempt to reduce the number of lanes of Monterey Road through the city’s downtown should be determined by a popular citywide vote.
But it’s possible the city council will implement...
Police blotter: Shelter in place, stolen Glock
Someone broke into a silver Kia Optima parked on Larkspur Loop and stole a Glock handgun from the glove box.

















