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The state’s continuous stormy weather is only making California’s large snowpack even larger, state water officials confirmed during their third snow survey of the year.   Combined with the series of winter storms that hit California in December and January, recent storms have given the state...

A vegetation fire on the east side of U.S. 101 in north Morgan Hill  burned more than 70 acres before firefighters had the blaze contained, according to authorities.  CalFire crews responded to the fire shortly after 5pm Aug. 16, says a social media post from...

A big rig carrying 40,000 pounds of printer paper toppled into a ravine on Highway 152 (Hecker Pass) just after 9am May 6.  The California Highway Patrol said the male driver, who suffered minor injuries, was traveling from Los Angeles to Watsonville for the PTS,...

The deadline to submit a City Council redistricting map for consideration by the elected council is 5pm Jan. 31, according to city staff. All draft maps are available for public review on the city’s redistricting webpage at http://www.morgan-hill.ca.gov/2182/Draft-Maps. A City Council workshop will be held at...

Morgan Hill Inn, located at 16250 Monterey Road, will host a community blood drive with Stanford Blood Center from 12-4pm Jan. 5. Walk-in availability may be limited, so donors are encouraged to make an appointment by visiting https://stanford.io/3srbSjC or by calling 888.723.7831. Donors will be...

Local student graduating from Utah State University Brennen Piper of Morgan Hill is set to graduate from Utah State University. Piper is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Technology Systems. Utah State University will recognize 6,588 candidates for graduation during its Spring 2022 Commencement celebration. Gavilan College...

Elected officials convened in Gilroy April 22 to give an update on legislative actions that have affected South County over the past year. But one topic was a recurring theme throughout the morning: the statewide drought and the need to conserve water. The Gilroy Chamber of...

A proposal to store portable toilets along Monterey Road has San Martin neighbors flush with concerns over chemicals and aesthetics. Washington-based Honey Bucket, which provides toilets and sanitation services for special events and construction sites, is looking to construct a 300-by-350-foot fenced storage area in...

Police arrested a Morgan Hill resident who had allegedly sexually assaulted a child and was in possession of child pornography.  The Morgan Hill Police Department on Dec. 30 received information that Ashton Correa, 19, was in possession of child pornography, says a press release from...

Santa Clara County health officials announced Feb. 9 that local indoor masking requirements will not be lifted on Feb. 16, which is the date the state will rescind its order. Instead, Santa Clara County will continue to base decisions on whether and when to lift...