Religion: Quieting distractions and reorienting the heart
As the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar begins, nearly two billion Muslims around the world enter a sacred season known as Ramadan. From bustling cities in the United States to villages across Africa, Asia and Europe, the rhythm of daily life shifts.
For neighbors,...
Editorial: From the Times to Morgan Hill, with love
The City of Morgan Hill’s Library Culture and Arts Commission is asking the community to submit short, heartfelt and creative love letters to the city. It can be visual art, literature, photography, music, dance or film and will be accepted through the end of...
Morgan Hill restaurant is an example of sustainability
Craft Roots is more than just a beloved restaurant in Morgan Hill—it stands as a paradigm for sustainability, ethical business practices and culinary innovation.
A continued community favorite, Craft Roots is steadfast in its commitment to minimizing its environmental footprint while offering a completely vegan...
Commission OKs expanded plans for Morgan Hill medical campus
The Morgan Hill Planning Commission voted 5-1 Feb. 10 to recommend approval of a significantly expanded Rosewood Medical Campus with added restrictions on non-medical uses, sending the proposal to the city council for final consideration.
The commission approved amendments to the master plan that would...
Live Oak boys basketball rockets upward
A wholesale graduation of seniors made it appear the Live Oak boys basketball program might take a step back this season. But the new-look Acorns are thriving and took a step forward.
Last year’s team rebounded from two struggling years to go 5-5 in league...
Construction begins on 65-unit affordable housing project in Morgan Hill
Local officials and home builders on Feb. 13 celebrated the groundbreaking for the construction of a project that will bring 65 affordable houses for farmworkers to north Morgan Hill.
Developer Eden Housing is building the project, known as The Magnolias, which is partially funded by...
Santa Clara County breaks ground on Children’s Advocacy Center in Morgan Hill
The County of Santa Clara will soon begin construction of a new Children’s Advocacy Center at Valley Health Center in Morgan Hill.
The CAC is expected to open in early 2027 at the former site of De Paul Health Center. It will bring together investigative...
SVCT produces ‘High School Musical on Stage!’
South Valley Civic Theatre brings the full-length version of Disney’s “High School Musical On Stage!” to the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse this month, featuring 40 local teens in a story about breaking free from social expectations.
The production opens Feb. 20 and runs through March...
Love is in the air
Valentine’s Day is Saturday, Feb. 14, and florists and gift shops throughout Morgan Hill have been busy this week preparing for the holiday.
This year, spending for Valentine’s Day in the U.S. is projected to reach a record of $29.1 billion, with 55% of consumers...
Religion: Community is needed now
The pictures from Minneapolis that we have seen in the last few weeks have shown us that neighbors look out for neighbors. It is inspiring to see the community at work where people come together for the common good.
As human beings we are all...
















