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Local Scene: Spring named Mayor Pro Tem; Leadership Excellence to be revealed Feb. 2

Excellence revealed on Feb. 2 Leadership Morgan Hill (LMH) once a year selects a member or members of the Morgan Hill community to be recognized and celebrated for their sustained leadership that improves our community. This year the Leadership Excellence Award honoree or honorees will...

Police investigate Gilroy explosion that injured man

The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad is investigating a reported explosion on Mantelli Drive that sent a man to a trauma center Oct. 12. According to Gilroy Police, at about 2:20pm, the Gilroy Fire Department responded to the 1700 block of Mantelli Drive...

Chamber celebrates Morgan Hill

It’s that time of the year again, for the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce to start naming their annual Celebrate award winners recognizing local people, businesses and organizations that have made unique or significant contributions to the community during the past year-plus. Over the past...

Letter: School board’s trustee choice must support students

In response to the South County Democratic Club’s open letter (Aug. 9 Morgan Hill Times), and as a registered Democrat myself who values common sense, it’s essential to set the record straight and ensure our community gets the accurate and transparent information they deserve....

Student filmmakers set to shine at Gav showcase

Gavilan College will host its Eighth Annual Film Showcase from 6-8:30pm April 26 at the theater on the Gilroy campus. The free event will feature about 25 student films and finish with an awards presentation for outstanding filmmaking achievements.  The showcase presents films created by...

Conservation groups buy 668 acres of South Valley farmland

Three connected agricultural properties straddling the border of San Benito and Santa Clara counties were recently purchased by conservation organizations, ensuring the lands totaling more than 600 acres will remain an active link in a vital regional ecosystem.  The Peninsula Open Space Trust on Oct....

Mount Madonna School hosts regional Model United Nations for youth

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Middle and high school students from six schools in four counties joined their peers at Mount Madonna School (MMS) for its inaugural regional Model United Nations (Model UN or MUN) conference on Feb. 11.  The theme of the conference, “Climate Justice for All: Addressing Inequality,”...

Multiple casualties reported in shooting at San Jose VTA facility

UPDATE 11am: The suspect was identified by Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Russell Davis as a Valley Transportation Authority employee, who opened fire at the light rail yard in San Jose at the start of a union meeting. Davis said nine people were killed, including...

Religion: The art of sending authentic well-wishes

One of the cherished global traditions during the New Year is sending heartfelt well-wishes and good thoughts to elders and familiar friends. These greetings can be delivered through cards or various social media platforms.  However, to truly share happiness with others, our minds must first...

Nursing home staff raises PPE concerns

And while management at the Noble Court facility said they have been following local, state and federal health guidelines for protecting their staff, some employees have privately expressed concerns that Pacific Hills Manor has not done enough to ensure adequate face coverings are available inside the nursing home.

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