Live Oak’s Karlie Lema signs with Cal
When Karlie Lema signed her letter of intent to play soccer for Cal Berkeley on Wednesday, the only people who were disappointed were Division I track and field coaches. Although she hasn’t ruled it out entirely, the Live Oak High senior has pretty much...
Acorns girls’ basketball up for the challenge to repeat as league champion
A different league challenge looms this year for the Live Oak High girls’ basketball team, but the defense is in mid-season form and the offense has shown sparks of potential.
After reaching the second round of last year’s Central Coast Section Division III playoffs, the...
Tax relief may be available for storm-damaged properties in Santa Clara County
The Santa Clara County Assessor is reminding property owners that they may qualify for property tax relief if their property was damaged by recent storms.
California law provides property tax relief for taxpayers whose property was damaged or destroyed. Disaster Relief Claim forms for temporary...
Letter: Action against intolerance speaks louder than words
In response to Mayor Mark Turner, “We are better than this (Morgan Hill Times, Feb. 14):
Mayor Turner, your recent letter/editorial on the state of immigration discourse in Morgan Hill offers a well-meaning but ultimately insufficient response to the urgent challenges facing our community and...
Religion: Ramadan: A season to reflect and be generous
This Saturday, April 2, Muslims will begin our month-long daytime fasting. Fasting in its infinite variations is practiced by many faiths, East and West. For Muslims, Ramadan goes beyond fasting; it is a season to be generous and forgiving.
It is said that the Gate...
Local scene: Submit redistricting maps, Adopt A Highway
Submit redistricting maps
The deadline to submit your proposed maps for new Morgan Hill City Council districts is Jan. 31.
The city’s Redistricting website, located at morgan-hill.ca.gov/2183/Draw-a-Map, shows different mapping tools and how to draw a city council district map.Â
The next key date in the city’s...
Murder suspect arrested in Morgan Hill
Police said May 15 that an 18-year-old suspect is in custody in connection with the shooting death last month of a 41-year-old man in South San Jose.
The shooting was reported about 1:40pm April 19 in the 1000 block of Blossom River Drive, where officers...
Unprecedented $2 trillion relief bill at a glance
Almost all Americans will soon receive one-time payments from the federal government thanks to the nearly $2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill approved by Congress on Tuesday night, according to the Associated Press.
Details of the unrivaled package are expected to change as leaders continue negotiations...
Local scene: Academic honors, voting centers open
Le Truong named to President’s List
Thao Le Truong, of Morgan Hill, was named to the spring 2022 semester President's List at Georgia State University.
To be eligible for the President's List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 4.0 for a minimum...
Sobrato tops Live Oak to complete wrestling season
Whether there will be an official league champion designation this season or not, coaches of the Live Oak and Sobrato wrestling teams considered their May 20 match the one to decide the Blossom Valley League’s Santa Teresa East Division title.
The Bulldogs came away with...

















