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March 4, 2026

Editorial: Celebrating the heartbeat of our communities

In a fast-paced world often defined by digital interactions and fragmented routines, community festivals and local events serve as powerful reminders of what truly binds us together: shared experiences, cultural expression and human connection.  These gatherings, whether a neighborhood block party, a cultural celebration or...

Bay Area Panthers football team wins again

The Morgan Hill-based Bay Area Panthers of the Indoor Football League closed the regular season with a 45-30 win over the Massachusetts Pirates on July 25. The victory improved the team’s record to 13-3—best in the IFL—and enhanced their standing heading into the post-season.  The...

Letter: Enforce East Dunne Avenue speeding

As a resident living adjacent to East Dunne Avenue we are very concerned about the constant speeding on this street. This is happening day and evening with apparently little law enforcement.  With the recent changes in California state laws we would strongly suggest that speed...

Letter: County Fire shows it is up to the task

A little after midnight on Friday, July 11, I was awakened by the sound of sirens from many fire engines and a call from a neighbor, saying, “You’re OK, but you need to get out of your house, now. The barn next to you...

Local track and field athletes finish season on the upswing

The track and field season finished up recently with the Blossom Valley Athletic League finals on May 10 at Santa Teresa High and the Central Coast Section prelims and finals at Gilroy High on May 17 and May 24. Top performers from the city of...

Morgan Hill program helps small businesses reach ADA compliance

The City of Morgan Hill recently launched a new initiative designed to help small businesses make their facilities more accessible and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The Disability Access Improvement Reimbursement Program offers up to $5,000 per business to cover the costs associated...

Morgan Hill swimmers receive All-American recognition

The National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association has awarded All-American recognition to two Morgan Hill swimmers.  The NISCA recognized Sobrato’s Zoe Childers and Oakwood’s Lucas Tompkins for their recent accomplishments in the Spring 2025 season. Childers received awards in both the 100 butterfly and the 200 individual...

Police arrest suspect, recover funds in elder abuse cases 

Morgan Hill Police arrested a suspect and recovered stolen cash in two separate recent elder financial fraud cases.  The cases were reported to the Morgan Hill Police Department on July 23. In the first reported incident, an elderly resident reported their computer had displayed a...

Family donut shop navigates construction period

Anita Hin, owner of Lombardo’s Donuts, is working to maintain her family business during the ongoing flurry of construction activity in Morgan Hill. The shop has served the community since 1966 and has remained in Hin’s family for about 40 years, passing from her uncle...

Gilroy Garlic Festival returns

The Gilroy Garlic Festival returned Friday after a six-year absence, drawing thousands of visitors from across the country to the South County Grove at Gilroy Gardens for three days of garlicky food, live entertainment and community fundraising. The festival, which ran July 25-27, marked its...

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