Coyote fire burned about 40 acres
A series of brush fires along Coyote Creek north of Morgan Hill Friday afternoon burned about 40 acres and two small structures, according to authorities.
Police chief: Leave east MH warning zone now
City officials and public safety authorities are urging residents in the east Morgan Hill foothills to take the SCU Complex fire seriously and flee to safety as soon as they can, even though the area is not yet under an evacuation order.
Covid-19: By the numbers
As of Aug. 20, Santa Clara County health officials have reported 428 cases of Covid-19 in Morgan Hill.
SCU Complex is state’s largest wildfire
Lightning-sparked fires spawned by last weekend’s freak storms have since consumed 500,000 acres in and around the Bay Area and show no sign of letting up.
Fire evacuation order expanded to eastern Santa Clara County
CalFire has expanded evacuation orders related to the SCU Complex fires to include areas in east unincorporated Morgan Hill and Gilroy.
Letters to the editor: Run for office or speak up
During such a challenging time for the City of Morgan Hill, it is disappointing to learn that the current mayor is running unopposed in the next election.
Fire evacuation resource center opens at Sobrato High
Emergency authorities have opened an evacuation resource center in Morgan Hill for those who face evacuation orders or warnings due to the current wildfires.
Amid uncertainty, Sobrato’s Erin Hoge will play at the next level
At the beginning of the year, Erin Hoge’s mom, Jill, clicked on a Facebook ad that directed her to information about Southern Virginia University. Erin didn’t know it then, but Jill’s simple maneuver started Erin on the path toward realizing a big goal—playing soccer...
County opens resource hub for fire evacuees
Santa Clara Valley residents ordered to evacuate to escape the SCU Lightning Complex fire can find shelter at the Milpitas Library starting at 5pm this evening.
Man arrested in Gilroy murder
A man was arrested Aug. 18 on suspicion of killing his girlfriend in Gilroy the day before.
According to Gilroy Police, on Aug. 17 at 6am, officers responded to the 7700 block of Murray Avenue on the report of a woman screaming for help. When...