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December 22, 2024

Religion: A time of discipline, sacrifice and reflection

A special time of the year for millions of Muslims worldwide began in the first week of March 2024, the Islamic month of Ramadan.  Ramadan is the ninth month and holiest month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a time of festivity, community, charity and...

Local Scene: Dementia caregivers support group meets April 28

New dementia caregivers support group A new South County Dementia Caregivers Support Group will begin meeting monthly on April 28. The group will meet the fourth Sunday of every month, from 2:30-4pm at the Senior Center at the Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Center, 171 West...

Police department grant focuses on local traffic safety

The Morgan Hill Police Department received a traffic safety grant to support enforcement and education efforts, which in turn aim to reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on local roads.  The $87,000 grant is from the California Office of Traffic Safety, and runs...

Local Scene: Academic honors, local author pens new book

Hicken named to President’s List Thomas Hicken, of Morgan Hill, was named to the spring 2023 President’s List at Utah Tech University.  A total of 1,051 students were included on the President's List for the semester, says a press release from the university. Inclusion indicates students'...

Religion: The pumpkin spice latte: A ridiculous flavor or a fall blessing?

As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, one thing has become abundantly clear: it's Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) season once again! Even before fall has arrived, the return of this beloved autumnal beverage brings long lines at Starbucks and various...

Supervisors adopt $12.5B Santa Clara County budget

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this week adopted a fiscal year 2024-25 budget that closes a $250 million revenue shortfall while maintaining key public services, according to county officials.  The adopted $12.5 billion budget—approved by the board on June 11—also prevents any of...

Earthquakes aim to snap mini skid in Clasico

When the San Jose Earthquakes played the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) on May 6 at Levi’s Stadium, the game drew over 40,000 people.  A crowd in excess of 40,000 is also expected when the Quakes play the LA Galaxy in the 97th edition of...

County ponders how to spend $48M in opioid settlement money 

Santa Clara County Supervisors on Sept. 12 will discuss how to spend the nearly $50 million in opioid settlement cash the county will be getting to combat the fentanyl and opioid crisis.   Taking the lead on the issue is Supervisor Cindy Chavez, who said she...

Local Scene: Holiday Lights parade is Saturday in downtown Morgan Hill

Caltrain service suspended for electric work Caltrain will suspend some service beginning Monday between its San Jose Diridon and Tamien stations to accommodate electrification work. From Monday to Friday (Dec. 1), the last southbound train 146 will terminate at San Jose Diridon, Caltrain said in a...

Grants from DAs office aim to help disadvantaged youth of color

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said that $60,000 will be awarded to community organizations and groups to aid local disadvantaged youth of color. The grant money will be used to invest in the education and future of children in Santa Clara County, according...

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