South County urges Covid-19 safety during holidays
City officials in Morgan Hill and Gilroy are asking residents to resist the urge to travel and attend large gatherings for the upcoming winter holidays, as South County remains a growing hotspot for the Covid-19 pandemic that is surging once again across the nation.
Morgan Hill passes San Jose in Covid-19 spread rate
Morgan Hill has surpassed San Jose in the spread of Covid-19 with a local rate of 6,573 positive cases per 100,000 residents as of Jan. 21, according to Santa Clara County public health officials.
Letter: Caltrain numbers don’t justify added VTA expenditures
I’ve seen the June South County Caltrain ridership numbers (Monday-Friday, four trains north in the morning and four trains south in the evening): Gilroy 126 riders/day; San Martin 22 riders/day; Morgan Hill 104 riders/day; Blossom Hill 68 riders/day; Capitol 45 riders/day.
It's not fiscally responsible...
Grants available from Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Morgan Hill has announced it plans to fund $24,000 in small grants to local nonprofits that support the Morgan Hill community. The application deadline is Oct. 31.
Rotary seeks nonprofit organizations that have unfunded needs for specific items—generally between $500 and $1,500,...
COVID-19: By the numbers
A total of 1,833 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Santa Clara County as of April 16. Within the previous 24 hours, local public health officials reported four new deaths and 40 new cases of COVID-19 within the county.
Local Scene: Holiday Lights Morgan Hill contest starts soon
Holiday Lights Contest starts soon
The City of Morgan Hill Parks and Recreation Department invites residents and homeowners to participate in the Holiday Lights Contest. Entrants are encouraged to get creative in their efforts to outshine their neighbors with the best and brightest holiday lights...
Highway fire burns 70-plus acres in north Morgan Hill
A vegetation fire on the east side of U.S. 101 in north Morgan Hill burned more than 70 acres before firefighters had the blaze contained, according to authorities.
CalFire crews responded to the fire shortly after 5pm Aug. 16, says a social media post from...
Calera Wine Company stands out with perfect location
This column is probably more along the lines of what many would expect from a wine related column—this one is about a South Valley winery. This winery represents many of the aspects of my past columns, so let’s take a look.
We are fortunate to...
Morgan Hill road closures scheduled as Llagas Creek construction enters final phase
Morgan Hill residents should prepare for significant traffic disruptions as Valley Water begins the final phase of the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project, a long-awaited infrastructure improvement meant to transform the city’s flood management capabilities.
The project, which has been on the books for...
Professor brings world films to Morgan Hill every Wednesday
Every Wednesday at 2pm, Gavilan College professor Grant Richards welcomes community members to watch movies they typically can't see in local theaters.
Hosted at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, his “Afternoon with Grant” series has screened about 640 films since its inception, drawing movie lovers...
















