Graduation is ‘day one’ for Live Oak Class of 2026
Live Oak High School sent 276 graduates across the stage on a bright afternoon June 5, capping four years of academic achievement with a commencement ceremony held in the school's football stadium.
The ceremony began at 2pm and featured remarks from school and district administrators,...
Open space supporters celebrate Measure D election victory in Santa Clara County
The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority announced June 9 that Measure D, a voter-sponsored parcel tax to fund open space conservation across Santa Clara County, has received enough votes to pass.
The announcement came as updated tallies from the June 2 California statewide direct...
Incumbents retain solid leads as ballot counting continues
Updated vote tallies from the June 2 California statewide direct primary show incumbent candidates still holding decisive advantages in Santa Clara County races, with results from the county registrar's office as of 5pm June 8 continuing to reflect strong performances across the board.
Reported turnout...
Apply to be Santa Clara County’s next poet laureate
Local poets will soon have an opportunity to become Santa Clara County’s next poet laureate.
The Santa Clara County Library District, in partnership with SVCREATES and the Poetry Center San Jose, will soon start accepting applications for the 2027-28 Santa Clara County Poet Laureate.
Applications will...
County land purchase expands Uvas Canyon Park in Morgan Hill
The Santa Clara County Parks Department purchased a 95-acre parcel (2026 Uvas Canyon Addition) adjacent to Uvas Canyon County Park in Morgan Hill. The property will expand the park’s boundary and provide alternative routes for connector trails envisioned in a countywide master plan, according...
Grant helps Gavilan College expand nursing program
Gavilan College has been awarded $1.9 million to expand its nursing program and help address regional healthcare workforce needs. The funds were awarded through the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure Grant, says a press release from Gavilan College.
The funding will support...
Letter: Lack of engagement doomed school bond vote
Dear Superintendent Garcia, President Horner and Vice President Northrup-Gadus,
As you know, the proposed bond measure resolution discussed late Thursday night, May 28, received only three affirmative votes. Five votes were required for approval.
Several of your trustee colleagues correctly observed that the district had not...
Religion: Quality of life and pursuit of happiness
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we reflect on its enduring claim that all people are endowed by their Creator with the rights to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Today, we might summarize these ideals as a...
Letter: MHUSD did not violate open meeting laws
Regarding “Guest View: Did MHUSD violate open meeting laws?” published in the May 29 edition of the Times: Governing and operating a public agency is not as easy as most folks want to believe.
We would all want the opportunity to play “DOGE” for a...
Live Oak softball offense on fire as Acorns win CCS title
Wake up, Morgan Hill. Take a look at Live Oak softball, one of the premier sports programs in the city. The Acorns won the Central Coast Section Division III title at West Valley College in Saratoga on May 30, running through the playoffs with...

















