Mayor changes mind on ‘adult cabaret show’ discussion
Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner last week wanted the city to consider adding requirements for businesses that host “adult cabaret shows,” but reversed course after the owner of a local venue he had in mind agreed to make its events less visible from outside.
Before...
Treatment, funding, legislation and more discussed at opioid forum
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta gathered Santa Clara County, City of San Jose and public health leaders together Jan. 24 for a discussion on the growing opioid epidemic.
“We know that there is no silver bullet solution here, and we need to take all aspects of...
Local Scene: Morgan Hill Scouts earn Eagle rank
Scouts earn Eagle rank
Morgan Hill Scout Troop 799/2799 members Hayden Taylor, Elizabeth Rodriges and Anastasia Truong recently achieved their Eagle Scout rank. Eagle is the highest rank in scouting, and its recipients devote considerable time and effort into attaining the achievement.
“This mulit-year journey to...
Ruiz named Woman of the Year
Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) named Kathy Zanger Ruiz the 2021 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 30 on March 15. Ruiz was honored as part of the Women’s History Month celebration hosted by the Legislative Women’s Caucus.
“I am proud to recognize Kathy Ruiz...
Local track and field athletes finish season on the upswing
The track and field season finished up recently with the Blossom Valley Athletic League finals on May 10 at Santa Teresa High and the Central Coast Section prelims and finals at Gilroy High on May 17 and May 24.
Top performers from the city of...
Borgioli leads longtime incumbent Carr in council race
With “100 percent” of precincts reporting results, Gino Borgioli is ahead of incumbent Larry Carr in the race for Morgan Hill City Council District A, according to election officials.
Construction begins on 389-unit apartment complex in Morgan Hill
The developer of a 389-unit apartment complex off Sutter Boulevard in Morgan Hill is eyeing completion of the project in late 2023.
Construction started in April on the project, known as Vida. The developer, MBK Rental Living, is planning a groundbreaking ceremony with local officials...
Guest view: Wear masks properly
Not wearing a mask properly is like double dipping your chip at a party. Double dipping is not cool and neither is wearing a mask improperly.
Police blotter: Grand theft, burglary
A dirt bike was stolen from the backyard of a home on Heidi Court, and the vehicle’s owner saw a neighbor washing the bike outside their home the next day.
Store closures burden Morgan Hill’s finances
The empty parking lots surrounding Morgan Hill’s major retailers paints a distressing picture for the city’s future financial health.
Sales tax is the second largest revenue source for the city’s General Fund at 25 percent. Morgan Hill city officials project to receive nearly $10 million...

















