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Californians that partake in cannabis use in their off-work down time will have more employment protections beginning Jan. 1 thanks to new laws.   Assembly Bill 2188 is an amendment to the state’s Fair Employment and Housing Act and prohibits employers from discriminating against a worker...

A historic 2022-2023 season for the Oakwood High boys basketball team ended with consecutive defeats, something that never happened until the playoffs.  First, it was a 68-45 loss to Woodside Priory in the Central Coast Section Division V championship game Feb. 25 at Santa Clara...

Friday Night Music Series The chamber’s Morgan Hill Friday Night Music series runs June14 through Aug. 16 from 5:30-9:30pm at the Downtown Amphitheater, 17000 Monterey Road. The lineup is as follows: • July 12: Alex Lucero Band • July 19: Daze on the Green • July 26: Pop Fiction •...

Assembly honors Marty Cheek The California State Assembly will honor late Morgan Hill Life publisher Marty Cheek by adjourning the Jan. 23 session in his honor, according to Assemblymember Gail Pellerin. “Marty was not only a gifted journalist but also a deeply cherished community advocate who...

Open letter to the esteemed residents of Morgan Hill and surrounding communities: As 2024 draws near its conclusion, so too does my journey in public service, culminating in a fulfilling 12.5 years dedicated to our cherished community. On Wednesday, Dec. 11, I will participate in my...

Police cited a Morgan Hill man for possession of illegal fireworks after neighbors had been reporting frequent loud explosions in the area for several months, according to authorities. About 8:57pm April 9, a Morgan Hill Police officer was driving in the area of Butterfield Boulevard...

The Indoor Football League’s Bay Area Panthers played the season’s first home game March 30 against the San Antonio Gunslingers at SAP Center in San Jose. The Panthers lost by a score of 28-21.  Pictured is Panthers quarterback Josh Jones carrying the ball against the...

The Nov. 5 ballot will be complex, with candidates and issues at every level of government.  Local voters should grab every chance to inform themselves about our local candidates and issues. Voters will have the opportunity to get together with the candidates and ask direct...

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was arrested after he allegedly shot a man near an intersection north of Morgan Hill Feb. 28, according to authorities. San Jose Police reported on social media Tuesday morning that Velasquez had been booked at the Santa Clara County...

As the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar begins, nearly two billion Muslims around the world enter a sacred season known as Ramadan. From bustling cities in the United States to villages across Africa, Asia and Europe, the rhythm of daily life shifts.  For neighbors,...