Religion: We’re siblings!
At the beginning of this year, I am reminded once again of the connection among all people. I heard just a couple of days ago that former President Jimmy Carter believed that there was a spark of the divine in all of us. I...
Freedom Fest goes virtual
Morgan Hill’s annual Independence Day festivities will proceed this year in a virtual format.
Local Scene: Boots & Brews coming to Morgan Hill June 29
Morgan Hill resident named to dean’s list
Kyle Rose, of Morgan Hill, was named to the University of Maryland Global Campus dean’s list for the spring term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn...
CHP Sgt. Adam Rodriguez retires
On Nov. 5, a dispatcher for the California Highway Patrol read a special bulletin over the CHP radio airwaves regarding the retirement of long-standing CHP Sgt. Adam Rodriguez in the Hollister/Gilroy area. Here is part of that dispatch:
"It is with sincerity, fondness and best...
Fabric retailer Joann announces Morgan Hill store closure
Joann, the faltering national fabric and craft retailer, announced plans to shut its location at 225 Tennant Station Way in Morgan Hill. The closure is one of approximately 500 across the United States, which will cut the number of stores by more than half.
At...
Letter: Prayers for Ukraine
The Interfaith Clergy Alliance of South County expresses our pride in the community for the recent Peace Rally on behalf of Ukraine. It speaks to our community’s open heart that so many people came together in the name of peace. We add our prayers...
Saint Louise medical staff receive new Covid-19 vaccine
Dr. Roger Chiou of Saint Louise Regional Hospital was the first South County recipient of the new Covid-19 vaccine Thursday afternoon.
Fernwood Cellars navigates changes
Much has changed in the Santa Clara Valley since the pandemic. Brands have come and gone, but Fernwood Cellars, at the end of Redwood Retreat Road, has stayed the course, even through rocky times. Owners Matt and Tiffany Oetinger are in it for the...
Conservationists secure ranchland for open space in Morgan Hill
The Peninsula Open Space Trust recently completed the transfer of 1,908 acres of Lakeside Ranch in Morgan Hill to the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency.
With the transaction, the Habitat Agency gains stewardship of one of the largest remaining intact ranches in the South Bay,...
Local Scene: Aviation students earn scholarships
The South County Airport Pilots Association awarded scholarships worth a total of $15,000 to five students who are pursuing flight and maintenance training. Each student—including two who are studying at Gavilan College—was awarded a $3,000 scholarship.
This year’s program drew the largest and most competitive...

















