Arenas, Khamis lead in District 1 Supervisor election
Two veterans of San Jose politics appear to be headed toward a runoff election in November for the Santa Clara County District 1 Supervisor’s seat, as Sylvia Arenas and Johnny Khamis solidly lead the five-candidate field that includes two longtime South County officials.
Balloting closed...
Judge orders city, developer to pay $416K in legal fees
A superior court judge has ordered the City of Morgan Hill and developer of a once proposed hotel project to pay $416,508.75 in attorneys’ fees to a coalition of South County hotel owners in a legal dispute that dates back to 2015.
Letter: Women’s Week canceled due to ‘political climate’
We have made the difficult decision to cancel the Morgan Hill Women’s Week activities this year that have been hosted and sponsored by the Women’s Week Committee since its inception in 2017.
The purpose of Women’s Week was always to celebrate women from all walks...
California’s food insecurity rises as pandemic aid ends
Food insecurity in California ticked upward over the past year, bringing the share of hardship back up to levels early in the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data released by the California Association of Food Banks on Dec. 12.
“Families are buying less food,” said May...
Local Scene: Vine To Wine, Bat Fest, Trick or Treat
Celebrate National Friends of The Library Week Oct. 19
Join the Friends of the Morgan Hill Library 4-5pm Oct. 19 for a Zoom presentation with Dorothy Lazard, former Oakland librarian and public historian. The presentation will take place in the program of the Morgan Hill...
Trammell Crow withdraws plans for Morgan Hill property
Trammell Crow Company has withdrawn its plans for the controversial Morgan Hill Technology Center proposal off Cochrane Road in northeast Morgan Hill, according to city staff.
MHUSD grads guaranteed admission to San Jose State University
A new partnership between San José State University and the Morgan Hill Unified School District offers guaranteed admission to SJSU for graduating high school seniors—aiming to expand access and equity for local students.
The program, known as “Guaranteed Pathway,” launched Sept. 25 at the Live...
Wildflower Run is a beloved tradition
As the first blooms of spring adorn Morgan Hill, we invite you to be part of the 42nd Annual Wildflower Run, a cherished tradition offering participants of all ages and abilities a family-friendly, healthy and fun activity, among scenic routes, along with a day...
South County mothers fight against fentanyl
Three mothers from California's South Valley have turned their grief into advocacy after losing their teenage sons to fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills.
Gilroy residents Geralyn Vasquez, Lisa Marquez and Stephanie Carrasco each lost sons between ages 17 and 21 to what the young men believed were...
‘Christmas on the Hill’ lights extravaganza starts Dec. 8 in Morgan Hill
West Hills Community Church in Morgan HIll invites the public to the fourth annual “Christmas on the Hill” lights extravaganza this holiday season. The free walk-through outdoor event features a vast array of Christmas lights, hand painted life-size displays, themed decorated Christmas trees, light...

















