Winery celebrates 100 years of family, friends, community
The sun was low in the winter sky, making it difficult to get a clear shot of the front of the ancient ivy-covered rockwall face of the oldest winery in Santa Clara Valley. I could barely make out the words “E. Guglielmo & Son,...
All aboard for wine
The Morgan Hill Wine Trolley—the brainchild of two longtime friends who share extensive business experience and a love of South County’s charming wine country—opens to the public on Aug. 3.
Founded by Christina Perez and Heather Gallegos, the Morgan Hill Wine Trolley offers passengers a...
Live Oak presents Shakespeare with a modern twist
When Live Oak High School’s drama guild presents “Julius Caesar” next month, audiences won’t see togas and sandals, a Roman soothsayer, or crowns of laurels. Instead, they’ll witness senators in suits, a CIA analyst hunched over a computer and an American flag pin passed...
Hollywood comes to San Juan Bautista
Crew members and security staff are being tight-lipped about a major Hollywood production—featuring stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn—that is being filmed on location in downtown San Juan Bautista.
Shooting for the movie, currently known only as “BC Project,” began Feb. 25 and...
Countywide stay-home order likely extended to May 1
Seven jurisdictions in the Bay Area that issued the current ongoing stay-at-home order on March 17, announced today that the order will likely be extended at least through May 1.
Police investigate swastikas painted on Morgan Hill temple
Someone painted two swastikas on the door of a Jewish temple in Morgan Hill, and police are investigating the vandalism as a hate crime, according to authorities.
Inclusive playground celebrates grand opening
The Magical Bridge Playground in Morgan Hill came to reality through a network of partnerships among organizations and individuals throughout the local community, according to city officials. Many of those partners were in attendance at the grand opening celebration of the Magical Bridge park...
Guest view: Who’s exempt from parcel taxes in Santa Clara County?
If you’re a homeowner, you’re about to pay your second installment of property taxes on your home. These taxes need to be paid by April 10. This assessment continues to grow longer, costlier and more confusing every year. This year my assessment has 18...
Panthers rout Strike Force on Morgan Hill appreciation night
The Bay Area Panthers routed the San Diego Strike Force at their last home game of the regular season July 10, which was also the team’s Morgan Hill Fan Appreciation night at SAP Center.
The Panthers, whose practice and corporate headquarters are based in Morgan...
Armed vandal, thief evades officers, police say
An armed suspect traveling in a stolen vehicle committed a series of vandalism and burglary incidents in downtown Morgan Hill early Thursday morning, police said.
Authorities are still looking for the suspect after officers attempted to make a traffic stop on the suspicious vehicle shortly...

















