Bay Area counties tell citizens to ‘stay at home’ because of COVID-19
In what they called “a bold, unified step to slow the spread of COVID-19,” public health officials of six Bay Area counties on Monday ordered nearly all citizens to “ shelter at home” for three weeks.
The legal order, effective at 12:01am on Tuesday, March...
SCU control burns add more smoke to South Valley air
If South Valley residents are seeing even more smoke than usual today, it’s likely because CalFire has begun setting controlled burns in east Santa Clara County as they continue to fight the SCU Lightning Complex.
Sobrato, Live Oak girls soccer teams look to finish strong
In the last couple of years, the Live Oak and Sobrato girls soccer teams have been regular participants in the Central Coast Section playoffs, which is a testament to the amount of talent in Morgan Hill. Although the Acorns and Bulldogs are both having...
Religion: The Mother of all Nations أم الدنيا
Egyptians call it Om al Donia, the mother of all nations. If you ask an Egyptian why, he or she will give a full list from the oldest civilization to the best falafel sandwich you will ever have!
Here is my interpretation why Egypt has...
Morgan Hill drenched
A formidable rain storm arrived in Morgan Hill this week, further drenching a region that was just beginning to dry out from heavy rains over New Year’s weekend.
Authorities are advising residents, motorists and property owners to take precautions to avoid rain-related problems during the...
Police increase downtown traffic enforcement
The busy rumbling of commuter motor traffic on the Monterey Road thoroughfare is not compatible with the downtown Morgan Hill outdoor life—according to city officials and business owners—and the police department is taking action.
Last week, the Morgan Hill Police Department announced that it would...
Red Cross faced with blood shortage
As COVID-19 concerns exploded throughout the country, the American Red Cross, like most other organizations, was faced with an onslaught of cancellations.
Sports roundup: Live Oak girls lacrosse goes 6-0 in league
Live Oak HS baseball (6-8 overall, 6-3 BVAL Santa Teresa East)
Recent results: Lost 8-2 vs. Lincoln; lost 9-1 at Lincoln; won 8-0 vs. Hill
Upcoming games: 4pm April 11 vs. Willow Glen
NOTES: In the victory against Hill, Brandon Behl, Thomas Guenet and Jonah Chattha each...
Local Scene: Academic honors, Climate Action Week
Valencia joins University Iowa Class of 2026
The University of Iowa continues to attract high-achieving students. This fall’s incoming first-year class includes Nyla Valencia, of Morgan Hill, who plans to pursue a degree in biology, says a press release from the University of Iowa.
Collectively, the...
Woman dies in Highway 152 traffic collision
A 60-year-old woman died in a traffic collision on Highway 152 east of Gilroy July 31, according to authorities.
About 11:15am, the California Highway Patrol received a call reporting a collision on State Route 152 just west of the intersection of Lover’s Lane in Santa...
















