Religion: This is how it should be!
In November, I attended a lovely interfaith Thanksgiving service at Congregation Emeth in Morgan Hill. It was a gathering of clergy and laity from the many faith communities in Gilroy and Morgan Hill. In addition to the hosting Jewish congregation, there were representatives from...
Sobrato’s Lim signs to compete at UC Davis
One may not know of Sobrato High senior Katherine Lim or the sport of high school diving, but diving is an essential part of every swim meet throughout the season.
And Lim’s accomplishments with the Bulldogs are among the most phenomenal ever recorded in the...
Meet your next pet at adoption playroom
A local nonprofit animal rescue recently established a pop-up playroom at a Morgan Hill shopping center where prospective kitten adopters can meet their potential new pets in a setting that is fun and comfortable for both humans and felines.
The playroom, located next to Nob...
Religion: Compassion that sees, feels and acts
The Gospel writers often describe Jesus as rich in compassion. In a world often marked by division, busyness and indifference, his example reminds us that compassion is not just an emotion—it’s a way of life.
Jesus modeled compassion in three powerful ways, and those who...
Local artist, teacher opens solo show at Cura Contemporary
San Jose-based photographer Allan Barnes, a former photojournalist who teaches at Ann Sobrato High School, is opening a show of his works at Cura Contemporary in downtown Morgan Hill.
The upcoming show, which opens Jan. 10, features Barnes’ use of historic photographic processes, cameras and...
Virus casualty was a beloved cowboy
Ken Machado, a Morgan Hill native who lived in Paicines for about the last 20 years, was the first San Benito County resident to die with the COVID-19 illness, according to his family and friends.
Religion: Have a healthy summer—It’s the ‘religious’ thing to do!
Aah! Summertime! Here we are, many of us stretched out in front of the television set, munching on snacks, with our iPhones stuck in one hand while playing video games with the other. Perfect, right?
Actually, we should answer no! Summer has a higher purpose!...
Sobrato’s Evan Stapleton ready for breakout season
When Evan Stapleton was named a co-captain for the Sobrato High boys water polo team last season, he was floored. After all, it was Stapleton’s first year at the school as he spent his freshman and sophomore seasons at Valley Christian in San Jose.
“I...
Man arrested after shootout in rural Gilroy
A man who reportedly fired his gun at officers during an hours-long standoff in unincorporated Gilroy was taken into custody Sunday afternoon after he was shot by police as he began to charge at them.
A Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputy was hit during the...
Morgan Hill gets served
Calling all pickleball enthusiasts: the wait is over. The City of Morgan Hill this week announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new, state-of-the-art outdoor pickleball courts.
The ceremony will take place at 10am Sept. 7 at the new courts located at...

















