South Valley environmentalist chosen for national film project
Herman Garcia and his crew of volunteers’ mission to clean up the watershed and save steelhead is well-chronicled in the local region.
But now, the story of Gilroy-based Coastal Habitat Education and Environmental Restoration (CHEER) is going national.
A crew from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Guest view: High-speed rail’s salvation may lie in Gilroy
Since Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first State of the State address six years ago, California has stopped pursuing a high-speed rail system that actually connects the Bay Area to Southern California, as was promised to voters in 2008. And in that void, politicians, pundits and...
Photos: Morgan Hill celebrates
Thousands of Morgan Hill residents and out-of-town visitors braved a crushing heat wave to attend a full slate of Independence Day events on July 3 and 4.
The events included the July 3 Patriotic Sing and Family Street Fest. On July 4, spectators enjoyed the...
Council to accept $72K donation for Magical Bridge playground
The city council this week will formally accept a donation from the Morgan Hill Community Foundation to help complete the Magical Bridge Playground, an inclusive park designed for people of all ages, sizes and abilities.
The nonprofit Community Foundation led a big push for fundraising...
MHPD officers, staff complete sexual orientation, gender identity training
The Morgan Hill Police Department announced that all its sworn officers and dispatch staff members have completed training on sexual orientation and gender identity in time for Pride month, which is recognized in June.
The training is certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer...
South County celebrates Hanukkah
Hundreds of South County residents celebrated the beginning of Hanukkah Nov. 28 at an event organized by the Chabad South County Jewish Center.
Attendees enjoyed live music and traditional Hanukkah foods while children created menorah crafts. The crowd was also treated to an LED light...
Inaugural Corks, Kegs & ‘Que Country Fest features Shane Dwight
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley association is proud to host the inaugural Corks, Kegs & ‘Que Country Fest from 5-9pm May 31 at Thorson’s Arena in Morgan Hill.
Set in a unique equestrian arena, this outdoor event is packed with exciting activities, live music...
County issues evacuation warnings near Uvas Reservoir and Pacheco Pass River Basin
Shortly after the County of Santa Clara announced a local emergency due to heavy wind and rain pounding the region, officials issued evacuation warnings Wednesday for those living near the Uvas Reservoir in Morgan Hill and the Pacheco Pass River Basin east of Gilroy.
Just...
Letter: Taxpayers deserve the truth in transportation
Referring to the U.S.D.O.T. Secretary’s announcement of the federal government investigation of the California High Speed Rail Association’s SuperMassive Black Hole Bullet Train, taxpayers deserve truth-in-transportation, which we are not getting from public sector transit advocates, e.g., CAHSRA high speed rail Trojan Horse Monstrosity.
Taxpayers...
Morgan Hill celebrates Earth Day
Morgan Hill celebrated Earth Day on April 22 with a festival organized by the local chapter of AAUW at the Community and Cultural Center. The branch’s Community Education and Action Committee (CEAC) organized an event that invited community members of all ages to learn...

















