Calera celebrates 50 years of winemaking
Most true lovers of pinot noir have made a pilgrimage to Calera Winery in Hollister, the place that firmly established North America’s ability to produce “the heartbreak grape.”
Calera Wine Company, established in 1975 in the remote hills of San Benito County, was the beautiful...
‘Mean Girls’ hits the local stage
The teen drama and cafeteria politics of North Shore High School come to life at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse as South Valley Civic Theater launches their production of "Mean Girls," opening Feb. 21.
The show features a cast of 25 local performers ages 14-18,...
Local Scene: Morgan Hill residents earn academic honors
Rose earns degree
Kyle Rose, of Morgan Hill, earned a bachelor of science and graduated summa cum laude in Cybersecurity Technology from University of Maryland Global Campus.
Fortin named to dean’s list
Savanna Fortin, of Morgan Hill, was named to the Champlain College dean’s list for the...
Leadership Morgan Hill celebrates 30 years
Leadership Morgan Hill, a nonprofit organization that has trained hundreds of local community leaders and spearheaded numerous civic improvement projects, marks its 30th anniversary this year, celebrating three decades of fostering community engagement and developing future leaders in South Santa Clara County.
Established in 1995...
Mayor Mark Turner: We are better than this
Morgan Hill is not immune to the conversations related to the immigration issue we find ourselves in the midst of. While we as community members and city leaders have no control over federal Immigration laws and efforts, we do have control over what we...
Religion: Love is a verb
Knowing that this article will be published around Valentine’s Day made me reflect on my past experiences on this holiday. Throughout much of my dating and married life, I have celebrated it by getting a gift and taking my significant other to a dinner...
The Wolf Watch: Goalie off to rough early February start
Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf was named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for January but is off to a rough start in February with an 0-2-1 mark. Overall, the season has been stellar.
The NHL now pauses until Feb. 22, as only the league’s...
Flower shops prepare for Valentine’s Day rush
Americans will spend billions of dollars on Valentine’s Day before the week is over, and local flower shops have spent months getting ready for the inevitable rush of last-minute orders expected by Feb. 14.
Jerry Ayala, owner of the Flower Cottage in downtown Morgan Hill,...
Letter: Standing up for your rights poses dilemma
Since Jan. 20, I have searched for information that could help people who are vulnerable to ICE questioning or worse—detention. Why? Because I have a permanent tan myself—one I used to be grateful for and now one that leads me to worry.
We know now...
Letter: Highest court supports local immigration stance
Good news for our California law enforcement: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in your favor!
I applaud all our law enforcement officials who have pledged to obey our state law, SB 54.
This law, known as the California Values Act, also referred to as the Sanctuary...