Guest view: Unions vs. business on California ballot
The Capitol’s most enduring conflict pits California business interests against a quartet of liberal factions—unions, environmental groups, consumer advocates and personal injury attorneys.
Letters to the editor: Yes on S, bring back speed bumps
Measure S would provide badly needed funding that we can’t count on the federal or state government to provide, to help protect the town I grew up in.
New zoning for distribution centers in Morgan Hill?
Responding to an ongoing public refrain against the development of massive fulfillment centers in the city limits, the Morgan Hill City Council is considering a zoning amendment that would prohibit such distribution facilities.
Measure RR would raise $100M annually for Caltrain
Measure RR on the Nov. 3 ballot is a one-eighth-cent sales tax that would be levied for 30 years in order to help “save” Caltrain, the commuter train line that runs between Gilroy and San Francisco, according to supporters.
Measure S aims to raise funds for water supply, flood control projects
Proponents of Valley Water’s Measure S on the Nov. 3 ballot say the parcel tax is crucial to reinforcing water supplies, flood protection and other priorities for nearly 2 million Santa Clara County residents; but its detractors say the measure lacks details and transparency, and caution that the proposed tax has no sunset date.
Covid-19 testing in Morgan Hill Oct. 27
As part of an ongoing effort to increase Covid-19 testing in Santa Clara County, health officials will provide free tests, by appointment, at the Morgan Hill Council Chamber building from 9:30am to 4pm Oct. 27.
Local student is finalist in special districts video contest
A Sobrato High School student is in the running to win a scholarship prize for a video that aims to educate voters about special districts.
RYDE expands transportation service to Morgan Hill seniors
With the help of a federal grant, senior citizens in Morgan Hill now have access to a program that provides reliable transportation and fills needs for socialization and community involvement.
Stubblefield sentenced to 15 years to life in prison
Former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield was sentenced today to 15 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting a disabled woman whom he lured to his Morgan Hill home with a promise of a babysitting job, authorities said.
Letter to the editor: Mister Fix-it
Maybe the local hardware store is an unusual place for a person suffering from extreme anxiety to stumble upon solace...but I do.