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I was in Chicago on May 24, celebrating my granddaughter’s 5th birthday. It was going to be a quick three-day trip, but I ended up staying for 12 days thanks to Covid. It was a trip I’ll never forget. Not because I came down...

Nursery crops are once again the top crop in Santa Clara County—with a value of about $81.2 million in 2019—according to the county’s annual crop report.

People who have encountered racism or hate crimes in South County can acquire wellness support and coaching services through a free phone line established by a local therapist and other professionals. The program, known as “The Hopeful Connect,” is an after hours phone support line...

A regional land preservation organization recently purchased a 1,986-acre ranch in west Morgan Hill, pledging to permanently protect the property that includes sweeping views and critical wildlife crossings, as well as homes for native and endangered species.  The Peninsula Open Space Trust announced on April...

Bingo raises $50k for senior programs The Friends of the Morgan Hill Senior Center recently presented their 2024 grant request checks for funds generated this past year. A total of $50,000 in donation checks were presented: $30,000 for the Senior Center and $20,000 for the Senior...

Last Wednesday was a historic and emotional night at the Morgan Hill City Council meeting as the body welcomed new officials and bid farewell to two longtime public servants.

Former Morgan Hill Unified School District Trustee David Gerard died March 3 after a nine-year battle with cancer, according to his family. Gerard was elected to the MHUSD school board in 2014 and served one four-year term. He spent most of his career as an...

The top three winners of this year’s countywide “Justice for All” high school poster contest—in which young artists and designers were asked to help raise awareness of the growing threat of cybercrime—are students at high schools in Gilroy.  The poster contest has been hosted annually...

As a group of parents has become increasingly vocal about the Morgan Hill Unified School District’s dire financial outlook, the county superintendent recently contacted the board of education with unease about “the long-term fiscal health of the district.”  MHUSD staff earlier this year proposed a...

A cast of 70 young performers will bring the magical story of an extraordinary girl to life in TheaterFun's upcoming production of “Matilda,” directed by Carol Romo. Showing March 27-30, the musical tells the story of a brilliant young girl with special powers who overcomes...