Arenas, Khamis lead in District 1 Supervisor election
Two veterans of San Jose politics appear to be headed toward a runoff election in November for the Santa Clara County District 1 Supervisor’s seat, as Sylvia Arenas and Johnny Khamis solidly lead the five-candidate field that includes two longtime South County officials.
Balloting closed...
County issues industry-specific reopening rules
Starting July 13, nail salons, barber shops and gyms are among the businesses permitted to open in Morgan Hill if they have implemented an approved social distancing plan.
Lessons learned from Scouting
I am a 14-year-old freshman at Oakwood School who earned the rank of Eagle Scout on Dec. 13, 2024. I became a Cub Scout in first grade. I learned to use tools and work with friends on classic activities like designing, building and racing...
Your 2024 primary election guide
As the March 5 presidential primary election approaches in California, Joe Biden and Donald Trump are enjoying significant leads in the polls and appear to be well on their way to securing their political parties’ respective nominations.
In Santa Clara County, there are also a...
Guest View: Valley Water chair highlights board’s goals for 2023
As I begin a new term on the Valley Water Board of Directors representing District 1, I am honored to serve as the Chair in 2023.
While our region remains in a drought, we are cautiously optimistic about Santa Clara County’s water supply outlook this...
Jensen inches closer to front runner Jonsen in Sheriff’s race
Retired sheriff’s captain Kevin Jensen continued to inch closer to the top spot in the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s race Tuesday, but Palo Alto Police Chief Robert “Rob” Jonsen held on to a narrowing lead, with just 10% of votes remaining to be counted.
After...
Religion: Prayers of the faithful
Prayer takes on different forms in different religious expressions. Prayers are chanted, spoken or sung. Prayers are spoken aloud or uttered more silently.
One of the notable expressions of prayer in Christianity is the prayer Jesus taught his disciples when they asked, “Lord, teach us to...
‘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,...
Morgan Hill Police search for robbery suspect
Police are looking for a man who tried to rob a woman who was walking in Morgan Hill the night of Nov. 28, according to authorities.
About 6:42pm, Morgan Hill Police officers responded to the area of the Llagas Creek Trail and Watsonville Road to...
Rotary Club creates ‘Safe Exchange Zone’ at MHPD
Local residents buying and selling cars and goods online now have a “Safe Exchange Zone” made up of designated parking spaces outside the Morgan Hill Police station. The zone is a place where people can meet with unknown buyers to transact a private sale....
















