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Morgan Hill
December 14, 2025

Still dry, despite storms

Fueled by two wetter-than-normal months, Morgan Hill’s rainfall for the 2021-22 rainy season (which starts July 1 annually) has already far surpassed that of the entirety of last season.  But even with an atmospheric river soaking the region in the year’s final weeks, rainfall totals...

Letter: Open Hollister rail line for more commuter options

I agree with Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner in regard to considering options for Caltrain rail service in the future. In the same vein, Gilroy City Councilmember Zach Hilton must be commended for his effort to work with South County representatives in attempting to...

SBA helps Morgan Hill landscaping company gain financial foothold

Morgan Hill’s NewPath Landscape Services recently used long-term loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration that helped the company expand its assets and cut down on unpredictable recurring costs. NewPath co-owners Filiberto Fonseca and Gino Borello acquired the approximately $1.6 million worth of loans through...

Local student is finalist in special districts video contest

A Sobrato High School student is in the running to win a scholarship prize for a video that aims to educate voters about special districts.

Santa Clara County’s property values climb 5.4%

Driven by increasing residential values and despite a “troubled” commercial real estate market, Santa Clara County’s overall property assessment roll grew by $35.6 billion, or 5.4% in the last year, according to Assessor Larry Stone’s office. The growth includes an increase of around 5% in...

Letter: Stop running red lights

Today we learned that a family friend was in a serious accident when another driver ran a red light and hit our friend. Our friend was in a hospital for weeks, he lost wages, and his car was totaled. We're guessing that when the other...

Gilroy woman accused of bogus cancer fundraising scheme

A Gilroy woman has been charged with wire fraud after federal investigators determined she solicited more than $60,000 in donations by falsely claiming she was suffering from cancer and undergoing treatment, according to authorities.

Hit-and-run collision takes pedestrian’s life

A pedestrian was hit by two vehicles that left the scene on Monterey Road Thursday night in south Morgan Hill, leaving the victim lifeless and suffering in the roadway, according to police.

Police blotter: Controlled explosion, parking disturbance

Controlled detonation Police and sheriff’s deputies detonated a relic military ordnance east of Holiday Lake Estates April 14, authorities said. A resident of the area called police to report he had a cannonball that a friend had given him several years ago. The recipient of...

Bach to Blues concert is March 15 at Gavilan College

Following the successful 20th annual Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition held last weekend, Gavilan College's Music Program is preparing for its landmark 25th Bach to Blues concert at 7pm March 15 in the Gavilan College Theater. The college has announced exciting guest performers for this...

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