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July 26, 2024

MHPD reports busy holiday weekend

Morgan Hill Police issued a number of citations for the illegal use of fireworks over the holiday weekend, but authorities think the increased presence of public safety volunteers and firefighters helped keep the damage minimal. MHPD officers issued at least four citations for illegal fireworks...

Police increase downtown traffic enforcement

The busy rumbling of commuter motor traffic on the Monterey Road thoroughfare is not compatible with the downtown Morgan Hill outdoor life—according to city officials and business owners—and the police department is taking action. Last week, the Morgan Hill Police Department announced that it would...

Trumark Homes purchases Jasper housing project from City Ventures

Trumark Homes, a national developer of residential properties, recently acquired the property where the Jasper community has been proposed in Morgan Hill since 2019. The 5.67-acre property is located on the east side of Monterey Road, near the intersection of Old Monterey. Construction is underway...

Sobrato athletes to play at 4-year universities

Lindsey Martin, Zain Ahmed and Hailey Freeman all had the goal to play sports for a four-year university upon graduating from Sobrato High this year. The trio will get that opportunity: Martin at Lehigh University, a Division I softball program in Pennsylvania; Ahmed at...

CDC: Covid exposure no longer requires quarantine

People who have been exposed to Covid-19 will no longer be required to quarantine under updated public health guidance issued Aug. 11 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those exposed to the virus are now encouraged to wear a mask for 10...

The science of water and weather

These days Californians have water on the brain—and that’s understandable. In April of 2022, Santa Clara Valley residents were worrying about the drought. By New Year’s Eve, they were worried about floods as a series of atmospheric rivers brought localized flooding along West Little...

City hires Matt Mahood to lead Economic Development Department

The City of Morgan Hill hired former Silicon Valley Organization CEO Matt Mahood as the city’s new Economic Development Director. Mahood led SVO, a regional chamber of commerce that represents about 1,200 businesses, for nearly 10 years. Before joining SVO, he was President and CEO...

Letters to the editor: Dog grooming double standard?

We are proud of our role in providing an essential service to every community. The one constant throughout this crisis has been our commitment to fulfilling the vital mission of the Postal Service.

Earthquake reported near Morgan Hill

A 3.2-magnitude earthquake occurred near the city of Morgan Hill early in the morning April 10, the U.S. Geological Survey said.  The quake was reported at 1:09am, centered more than 9 miles north of Morgan Hill and nearly 15 miles west-northwest of San Jose, according...

Local nonprofit supports nursing students

In an effort to bridge the nursing shortage, on June 11 the Edward Boss Prado Foundation presented a $30,000 check to Gavilan College to cover the costs of six students to enter the college’s nursing program in the fall of 2023.  The presentation took place...

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