Religion: Rituals touch our lives
Rituals are a series of actions or types of behavior regularly and invariably followed by someone. Rituals are a part of every person’s everyday life. Everyday rituals are about things like setting or not setting your alarm clock, always having that first cup of...
Meet the candidates: Morgan Hill City Council District D
Two candidates are running for Morgan Hill City Council District D, which includes the southeastern portion of the city. Marilyn Librers, who served on the council from 2012-2018, is running against incumbent John McKay, who is running for his second four-year term in 2022.
Librers...
Disney-themed home haunts Morgan Hill
In celebration of the Halloween spirit, Morgan Hill resident Matthew Stein and his family are once again inviting the public to enjoy their Disney-themed haunted mansion display at their home on Llagas Vista Drive.
The family-friendly walk-through display features animatronic characters, coffins, eerie lighting, ominous...
Anderson Dam project reaches ‘milestone’
Construction crews and Valley Water officials recently reached a “milestone” on the $576-million Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project in east Morgan Hill, with the completion of a massive concrete and “soil nail” wall next to the existing dam, according to water district staff.
The wall...
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Locals attend Biola University
Morgan Hill residents Caleb Hernandez (Business Administration major) and Caden Leedy (Engineering Physics major) began attending the fall session of Biola University. Also an incoming freshman at Biola is San Martin resident Jordan Mendoza, who is majoring in Biological Sciences, according...
Former Sobrato, CHS, GHS and Hollister standouts lead resurgent Gavilan College women’s volleyball
After struggling through a one-win season last year, the Gavilan College women’s volleyball team is back on track.
Entering the week, the Rams were 5-3, having won four of their last five matches. They’re doing it with a similar formula and a familiar face in...
Santa Clara County Parks’ Junior Ranger program adds online events
The Santa Clara County Parks Junior Ranger program is ushering in the fall season with a series of free, interactive and virtual after-school sessions geared toward children ages 7-12.
The newly expanded hybrid model—including both online and in-person sessions—features guest speakers, park tours, Q&A with...
Meet the candidates for Morgan Hill Mayor
With the Nov. 8 election rapidly approaching, this newspaper is committed to helping the voters of Morgan Hill to become as informed as possible about the candidates and issues in local races. City of Morgan Hill offices that will appear on the ballot include...
Letters to the editor: Political endorsements
Reckless spending
Americans pay twice for the Democrats’ reckless spending.
First, we are paying for fraudsters to steal money from programs to feed the needy, such as the latest Minnesota scandal announced last week.
But we pay again, since this fraudulent spending is part of the major...
Mark Cummins inducted into Live Oak High Athletics Hall of Fame
From a young age, Mark Cummins knew he wanted to be a teacher and coach.
And for 37 years, Cummins has served in both of those capacities at Live Oak High. The 60-year-old was honored in a ceremony before the Sept. 23 El Toro Bowl...

















