Letter: Inaction on transportation problems is deadly
Whenever I read about another fatal crossover collision I remember giving the eulogy for Morgan Hill’s Janet Graham at her church. The San Benito County Health Nurse was killed in one of these on Hwy. 25 before COG “leaders” decided to install center dividers.
I...
Morgan Hill city council approves disputed district map
Following a months-long discussion that grew increasingly contentious, the Morgan Hill City Council last week narrowly voted to approve a new elective district map that could expose the city to a lawsuit.
But late in the March 2 council discussion, it became clear that the...
A rare breed in Morgan Hill
The Mains family, of Morgan Hill, was not searching for one of the rarest breeds of dog in the world before they found Mac, one of less than 50 Barbado da Terceira canines in the U.S.
The Mains—a family of five with three sons aged...
Lessons learned from Scouting
I am a 14-year-old freshman at Oakwood School who earned the rank of Eagle Scout on Dec. 13, 2024. I became a Cub Scout in first grade. I learned to use tools and work with friends on classic activities like designing, building and racing...
Letter: Preserve inclusive leadership in Morgan Hill
I’m writing because I care deeply about the kind of community we’re building in Morgan Hill—not just for today, but for generations to come.
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on Maya Angelou’s words: “When people show you who they are, believe them.” What we’ve witnessed from...
Appeals court upholds county ban on indoor religious gatherings
By Bay City News
Santa Clara County officials are applauding a federal court's ruling that affirmed the county's ban on indoor gatherings.
The ruling reversed the court's earlier decision to provide an exception for churches to the county's prohibition of indoor gatherings of any kind, after...
Sobrato boys volleyball forges ahead in competitive league
The Sobrato boys volleyball team is competing in a deep and even league, with nine similar teams and minimal separation. The Bulldogs are in the middle, with a 3-4 mark in the Blossom Valley Athletic League, Santa Teresa Division and are 6-7 overall.
Christopher and...
Sports Roundup: Sobrato football smashes Prospect 47-14
Live Oak HS Football (3-6 overall, 3-2 BVAL Mt. Hamilton Division)
Recent results: Lost 35-21 vs. Branham
Upcoming games: 7:15pm Nov. 8 vs. Christopher
NOTES: Against Branham, Isaac Watson caught four passes from Adrian Leal and two were for touchdowns. Gage Jones rushed 14 times for 71...
Local Scene: Coyote Creek Habitat Day, report storm damage
Local named to Dean’s List
Venkata Harsh Muriki, of Morgan Hill, made the Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.
Habitat...
Trolley tours wine country in style
With more than 50 bonded wineries in southern Santa Clara County, there are plenty of reasons to keep your wine purchases local.
Morgan Hill residents Heather Gallegos and Christina Perez have been friends for over 30 years and have done lots of international travel. With...

















