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December 7, 2025

‘Becky’s New Car’ opens Aug. 4 at Limelight

Robert Sean Campbell Denee Lewis Becky's New Car Limelight South Valley Civic Theatre
Andrew Cummings predicts a spirited discussion will take place among audience members as they walk out of the theater following the curtain call for “Becky’s New Car.” Did Becky Foster, the play’s titular character, choose the right path? Should she have focused on this relationship...

‘Stay Healthy’ in Morgan Hill, beyond

Morgan Hill City Council member Rene Spring and his husband, Mark Hoffmann, have been using art and social media to help bring some joy to local residents who are feeling lonely and afraid during the coronavirus lockdown. Their “Stay Healthy” campaign started shortly after the...

Santa Clara County asks state, feds to investigate sheriff

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Aug. 17 voted unanimously to ask the U.S. Justice Department, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the county civil grand jury and its own county counsel to investigate Sheriff Laurie Smith, her department and the county jail for...

Local food pantries increase assistance

Second Harvest Food Bank has responded to the growing need for food assistance among local residents by increasing the frequency of grocery giveaways at some South County distribution sites.

Students bring holiday cheer to seniors

Middle school students from Mount Madonna School were able to spread some holiday cheer for local residents on Dec. 13 by singing a free holiday concert at the Morgan Hill Senior Center. The students sang a selection of holiday carols and handed out cookies...

Local Scout completes Eagle project with flag collection boxes

Braydon Burkhardt, a Scout in Troop 730 in Morgan Hill, recently completed his Eagle Scout service project by building and placing two U.S. Flag retirement collection boxes in Morgan Hill.  The boxes are located at the Morgan Hill Masonic Center, 380 West Dunne Ave., and...

Downtown for the dogs

The first installment of Morgan Hill’s 4th Saturday Downtown Street Series brought hundreds of dogs of all sizes and breeds—and their human families—to the neighborhood to socialize and enjoy a variety of games, activities and vendors just for the four-legged friends.  The theme of the...

Covid-19 ‘cluster’ reported at MH company

As of May 26, thirty-eight employees of Lusamerica Foods, located at 16480 Railroad Avenue, have tested positive for the illness, Santa Clara County Public Health Officer Sara Cody told the supervisors’ Health and Hospital Committee on Tuesday.

BookSmart to host local authors for Small Business Saturday

In celebration of Small Business Saturday, Morgan Hill’s BookSmart will host a number of local authors Nov. 25 for book signings and a meet-and-greet.  Among the featured local authors is Frank McElvain, who recently published “SFC: A Poor Man’s Battle,” which highlights the life of...

PG&E helicopters patrol for trees that pose wildfire risk

pacific gas and electric pg&e helicopter patrol map
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is conducting aerial patrols in areas of Santa Clara, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties.  Scheduled helicopter patrols are part of the company’s Vegetation Management Program to detect dead or dying trees that could pose a wildfire risk.  Patrols, which...

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