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Candidate forum
The local chapter of the American Association of University Women will host a forum for candidates of the Santa Clara County Board Supervisors District 1 post on April 13. The event will take place 7-9pm at Morgan Hill Council Chambers, 17555 Peak Ave.,...
Police arrest suspected firearms traffickers in Morgan Hill
Following a lengthy investigation, Morgan Hill Police recently arrested two suspects who were traveling through town carrying 21 firearms that would have been distributed to criminal street gangs, according to authorities.
County to remodel De Paul for pandemic ‘surge’
Santa Clara County officials are fast-tracking their assessment of the old De Paul Health Center hospital building in north Morgan Hill to determine if the structure can be renovated to treat and house patients during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
San Martin Airport halts leaded fuel sales
Leaded aviation fuel is no longer available for sale at San Martin Airport and Reid-Hillview Airport in east San Jose after a Santa Clara County ban on the gas, commonly known as 100LL, at the sites went into effect Jan. 1.
But federal authorities are...
East MH property owner mulls residential development
An east Morgan Hill property owner has submitted conceptual plans to rezone a vacant 8.4-acre site to allow the construction of up to 13 new homes.
The Morgan Hill Planning Commission on April 12 conducted a “preliminary review” of a possible General Plan amendment that...
Police, EMS respond to domestic violence incident
Morgan Hill Police, Fire and Emergency Medical personnel responded to a domestic violence incident on Sundance Drive, according to authorities.
Guest View, Johnny Khamis: Can we fix CEQA?
If Bay Area housing stakeholders are to ever address factors that have led to construction delays and the rise in costs for constructing desperately needed housing, we must delve deeper into how a well-intentioned law has inadvertently led to difficulty in producing sufficient housing....
Live Oak boys lacrosse team makes program history, aims to continue surge next year
It was a season to remember for the Live Oak High boys lacrosse team, which made program history by winning its first league championship and Central Coast Section playoff match.
The Acorns’ top highlight was no doubt their riveting 9-8 win over Mitty in their...
Morgan Hill raises flag ‘in support of Ukraine’
The City of Morgan Hill hosted a small ceremony March 19 as the mayor and other officials raised the flag of Ukraine over City Hall.
The flag will fly over the City of Morgan Hill’s Civic Center plaza, located on Peak Avenue, through April 19,...
Pajaro watershed focus of regional climate talk
About 80 people gathered March 10 in the historic Aromas Community Grange after the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) selected the Pajaro River Watershed as one of five watersheds to pilot the Watershed Resilience Program.
The initiative, which is supported by a $2 million...