Sobrato’s Kalvin Chak gets the point
Kalvin Chak has endured his share of adversity in his athletic career.
In his sophomore year at Sobrato High, he broke his right arm which sidelined him for the entire basketball season. Last year, in the midst of a breakout season on the varsity, Chak...
Letter: Taxpayers cannot afford a transportation boondoggle
Open letter to Hon. Sean Duffy, U.S. Secretary of Transportation:
Re: USDOT F.R.A.'s Notice of Proposed Determination 6-4-2025
In my opinion, the reason for the failure of the CAHSRA’s high speed rail proposal is its reliance on the public sector model of transport funding as seen...
County plans small business loan program
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Dec. 8 to partner with the state’s “California Rebuilding Fund,” hoping to provide as much as $100 million in loans for county small businesses, and to provide an immediate $6 million for low-interest loans for businesses as a first step in a phased approach to a larger loan program.
Covid-19: By the numbers
Below are the latest Covid-19 case numbers in Morgan Hill and beyond. Sources are Santa Clara County and Johns Hopkins University.
As of Dec. 8:
World: 68,046,467 cases; 1,553,528 deaths
U.S.: 15,113,860 cases; 285,779 deaths
Santa Clara County: 41,316 cases; 512 deaths
Morgan Hill: 1,296 cases
Gilroy: 2,935 cases
San...
Developer eyes annexation in southwest Gilroy
A developer has proposed to annex 194 acres of agricultural land in southwest Gilroy and build up to 1,195 residential units, according to a conceptual plan submitted to the city in July.
The proposal, in the early stages, could take years to play out, as...
Young cast prepares for ‘Moana Jr.’ in Morgan Hill
South Valley Civic Theatre is kicking off its new season with “Moana Jr.,” a coming-of-age story featuring an all-youth cast that discovers the value of family and friendships.
Disney’s “Moana Jr.” follows Moana, a teenage girl who sets sail across the Pacific Ocean to save...
Young cast brings Roald Dahl classic to life on Morgan Hill stage
Director Carol Romo is bringing a world of pure imagination to the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse stage with “Willy Wonka JR.,” based on Roald Dahl’s beloved “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
The show features 45 young performers aged 6-18 and runs Oct. 23-26 with five...
County fights opioid crisis with ‘cutting-edge’ approach
As Santa Clara County grapples with growing numbers of deaths from overdoses of fentanyl and other opioids, the Behavioral Health Services Department is deploying a comprehensive set of initiatives to prevent overdose deaths in local communities, says a press release from the county.
A key...
Gilroy resident Cain Velasquez accused in San Jose shooting
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...
Letters: Gas still works when power is out
Gas ban targets wrong sources of waste
We are fortunate to have a natural gas water heater, range and fireplace log insert in our home. During brownouts and blackouts, we can shower, cook and stay reasonably warm. If natural gas is such a boogeyman, why...

















