Market factors lead to increase in renters in South County
With home ownership increasingly surpassing the reach of many Californians and residential real estate prices going up across the board, more people in South County are renting their homes in recent years.
As of earlier this year, the average two-bedroom home rental in Morgan Hill...
Religion: Justice is a way of life
Faith-based organizations here in South Santa Clara County thrive due to a shared sense of justice. For 250 years, all expressions of religion have grown due to support guaranteed by our First Amendment constitutional right: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of...
Local Scene: Living Above The Influence, Rotary Club grants
Living Above The Influence 15th anniversary
The 15th annual Morgan Hill Living Above The Influence community event will take place 12pm-4:30pm Oct. 9 at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center, located at 17000 Monterey Road.
The free youth and family outreach event will feature a...
Tindall, Bouton lead Sobrato volleyball squad
It is the third year for Sobrato volleyball in the Blossom Valley Athletic League’s top division and the Bulldogs are hunting for another high finish and Central Coast Section playoff berth.
Coach Daniel Clifton’s squad came in third place the last two years and advanced...
Morgan Hill restaurant is an example of sustainability
Craft Roots is more than just a beloved restaurant in Morgan Hill—it stands as a paradigm for sustainability, ethical business practices and culinary innovation.
A continued community favorite, Craft Roots is steadfast in its commitment to minimizing its environmental footprint while offering a completely vegan...
Local hospitals thrive five years after county purchase
After nearly losing two critical medical centers in Santa Clara County five years ago to bankruptcy, both are now thriving and experiencing tremendous growth under the stewardship of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, according to county officials.
O’Connor Hospital (OCH) in San Jose, St. Louise Regional...
John Ellis, 1998 Live Oak High graduate, is a U.S. Open championship caddie
Though most golf fans were pulling hard for favorites Rory McIlroy and Ricky Fowler in the final round of the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club on June 18, those affiliated with Live Oak High were no doubt rooting for Wyndham Clark.
That’s...
Officials urge Covid-19 vaccines for youngest children
With the first day of school rapidly approaching and Covid-19 circulating at a high rate, health officials are urging parents to get their youngest vaccinated against the virus.
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized vaccinations for children ages 6 months to 5...
Donation appeals ramp up for the holidays
As the holiday season approaches, numerous organizations throughout South County are mobilizing donation drives to support families struggling with food insecurity and financial hardship, with many citing increased need following recent uncertainty around federal SNAP benefits.
The Edward Boss Prado Foundation has already distributed 500...
Abortion law soars ahead, casino betting props appear doomed in Nov. 8 election results
Proposition 1 — Abortion
With early returns beginning to come in, Californians appear to be giving broad support to Proposition 1, which would place into the state Constitution a woman’s right to have an abortion.
As of 11pm Nov. 8, more than 68% of voters have...

















