Election 2020: ‘No’ votes lead Measure A, I ballot count
The polls are closed in California’s presidential primary election, and early returns in Santa Clara County so far show solid opposition in Morgan Hill to two local ballot measures.
Assemblymember Gail Pellerin named head of elections committee
Assemblymember Gail Pellerin this week was appointed Chair of the Assembly Elections Committee by Speaker Robert Rivas.
Pellerin, who represents the 28th Assembly District which includes Morgan Hill, served as the chief elections official in Santa Cruz County from 1993 until her retirement in 2020....
Schools remain open as virus spreads
And while local school district officials had a brief coronavirus scare when it was learned that an employee at a school dance venue last weekend had been exposed to the virus, there are no plans to close any campuses in Morgan Hill.
Local scout gets creative for the community
For 48 years, the Magic Ship of Christmas has ferried Santa through the streets of Morgan Hill, spreading holiday cheer with its sparkling Christmas lights, festive music and joyful presence. This annual tradition has become a beloved part of the community, operated by Scout...
State revokes alcohol licenses of two Gilroy liquor stores
Two Gilroy liquor stores had their alcohol licenses revoked March 4 following a months-long human trafficking investigation into the owners.
M&M Liquors, 7901 Westwood Drive, Suite H, and Gavilan Market & Liquor, 8110 Westwood Drive, Suite A, are owned by Gilroy couple Balwinder and Amarjit...
Morgan Hill raises flag ‘in support of Ukraine’
The City of Morgan Hill hosted a small ceremony March 19 as the mayor and other officials raised the flag of Ukraine over City Hall.
The flag will fly over the City of Morgan Hill’s Civic Center plaza, located on Peak Avenue, through April 19,...
Live Oak High senior Aidan Keenan continues meteoric rise
Aidan Keenan had a pretty good idea he was going to be selected to the 40-man 18U National Team Training Camp roster.
After all, USA Baseball was reserving 20 of the 40 roster spots for pitchers, and given what he did at the Prospect Development...
Where to get a Covid-19 test in South County
There are more than 50 free Covid-19 testing sites in Santa Clara County. Most Covid-19 tests last minutes and are easy to schedule either online or over the phone.
Morgan Hill third-grader grows ‘Best in State’ cabbage
Morgan Hill third-grader Emma Johnson earned a $1,000 scholarship for growing a 24-pound cabbage in the family garden.
Johnson, who attends El Toro Health Science Academy, won the award through the Bonnie Plants 3rd Grade Cabbage Program. In addition to the money prize, Johnson won...
Guest View: Americans and a lifelong relationship with health insurance
Health insurance—can’t live with it, can’t live without it… or can you? These days, it seems the price we pay for health insurance is more than what it’s worth.
When you tally up the monthly premiums, health care deductibles and copays, the average healthy American...