Study calls for higher sewer rates from Morgan Hill customers
A new study commissioned by the City of Morgan Hill has found that the city needs to raise its wastewater customers’ rates by 8-9% per year through 2029 in order to keep up with the system’s ongoing operating expenses and debt payments.
City officials will...
Operation Freedom Paws wins $25K donation
U.S. Army veteran Ramon Reyes and his chocolate labrador, Huey—who are clients of San Martin-based Operation Freedom Paws—were recently recognized in an effort to highlight the life-changing impact that service dogs can have on military veterans who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder.
Huey and...
Local Scene: Composting workshop April 15
Learn to compost April 15
The City of Morgan Hill’s Environmental Services office will host a free compost workshop 10am-12pm April 15 in the Poppy Jasper Room of the Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
The two-hour workshop will be led by a Santa Clara...
‘Becky’s New Car’ opens Aug. 4 at Limelight
Andrew Cummings predicts a spirited discussion will take place among audience members as they walk out of the theater following the curtain call for “Becky’s New Car.”
Did Becky Foster, the play’s titular character, choose the right path? Should she have focused on this relationship...
Art center set to open at new Edes Building in downtown Morgan Hill
Cura Contemporary art center will celebrate its grand opening in the new Edes Building in downtown Morgan Hill Nov. 16.
The building, itself an architectural landmark that boasts a unique modern design, features two floors of art exhibition space with works by more than 40...
Recall election certified in Santa Clara County
The Sept. 14 California Gubernatorial Recall Election has been certified in Santa Clara County, Registrar of Voters Shannon Bushey announced Oct. 14.
The majority of voters within Gilroy voted against the recall, according to county election data, with precincts reporting between 55-77 percent of voters...
Kids, families flock to downtown trick-or-treat event
Hundreds of costumed kids, parents and grownups trick-or-treated and enjoyed a variety of activities and vendors in downtown Morgan Hill on Oct. 28 for the city’s Kidz Fest & Safe Trick-or-Treat event.
It was not just a celebration of Halloween; it was the last of...
MHUSD recognized with Eat Real certification
Morgan Hill Unified School District announced earlier this month that it has achieved Eat Real certification at the green tier.
The certification “recognizes MHUSD’s commitment to serving nutritious, local and high-quality meals that support the health and well-being of our students,” says a press release...
Religion: Coping with the world
Whenever I feel like life is difficult or my circumstances are less than desirable, I think of the story of the ancient Israelites, led by Moses out of Egypt into the wilderness as found in the Holy Bible.
They wandered from land to land for...
Letter: City council absent for March, April
Where have our mayor and city council gone? Morgan Hill City Council meetings for March 20, March 27, April 3 and April 17 were canceled with no explanation.
Why were these meetings canceled? These are not dates noted as canceled per council policy in the...