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June 15, 2026

Letter: California should stop wasting stormwater

RAIN! What a joyful sight! So much needed in California. Yet, California has been setting the record for wasting precious rainfall.  For four decades, the state with one liberal party rule, has not built one major water storage project, while the population has doubled. Didn’t...

Class of 2020: Senior Spotlights

These students have navigated the labyrinth of high school hurdles, and we are inspired by their optimistic outlook, refreshing attitudes and heartfelt honesty. We celebrate them, their families, their mentors and all the graduating seniors in the Class of 2020.

Local Scene: Veterans Day Run is Nov. 12

Veterans Day Run is Nov. 12 The Nov. 12 Veterans Day Run is an opportunity for the Morgan Hill community to celebrate veterans’ service to the nation by supporting nonprofit organizations that give back to veterans. This year’s run starts at the Morgan Hill Community...

Much more rain ahead, again, in weather forecasts

The rain-weary Central Coast and Bay Area are being asked, again, to prepare for another round of soaking storms this week, as another atmospheric river system is expected to drench the region.  According to the National Weather Service, the atmospheric river is forecast to make...

Local company hosts donation to Ukraine’s firefighters

A Morgan Hill business owner teamed up with firefighters and volunteers from throughout the Bay Area recently to donate crucial equipment to fire departments in war-torn Ukraine. Shawn Sahbari, President and CEO of Komodo Fire Systems, Inc., became involved in the effort through his friend...

City council affirms ban on gas in new homes, commercial buildings

Infrastructure for gas appliances—including stoves and water heaters—will remain prohibited in new homes in Morgan Hill after the city council heard a review of the local ban at a recent meeting.  Mayor Mark Turner earlier this year had requested that city staff return to the...

Food, flying and fun at San Martin Airport

Local families, visitors and aviation enthusiasts celebrated the many benefits of the San Martin Airport at the annual Food Truck Fly-In May 21.  Attendees were able to walk the airport’s flightline of parked aircraft on display, learn about the various uses of the county airport...

Schools remain open as virus spreads

And while local school district officials had a brief coronavirus scare when it was learned that an employee at a school dance venue last weekend had been exposed to the virus, there are no plans to close any campuses in Morgan Hill.

Suspicious package at Britton Middle was empty fireworks container

Morgan Hill Police responded to the area of Britton Middle School on a report of a suspicious package Monday morning, but the item was determined to be an empty fireworks container, according to authorities.  MHPD said in a public safety alert posted online at 9:53am...

Apple’s head of security indicted in Santa Clara County CCW case

A grand jury has issued a pair of indictments accusing Apple’s head of global security, two high-ranking officials from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and a local business owner of exchanging bribes for concealed gun permits.

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