Religion: Memorial Day is a time to act
The year was 1868 and the United States of America found itself three years past the greatest conflict our young nation had ever known. Originally called Decoration Day, it was May of that year that the first Memorial Day in our nation took place.
The...
Live Oak, Sobrato softball teams aim high in their respective BVAL divisions
The Live Oak and Sobrato softball teams are on track to have solid seasons once again.
The crosstown rivals met for their only regular-season contest this season on March 16, with the Bulldogs prevailing, 8-7. The teams are in different divisions this year, with the...
Local Scene: Holiday Lights Morgan Hill contest starts soon
Holiday Lights Contest starts soon
The City of Morgan Hill Parks and Recreation Department invites residents and homeowners to participate in the Holiday Lights Contest. Entrants are encouraged to get creative in their efforts to outshine their neighbors with the best and brightest holiday lights...
Guest View: Struggling artists take note—and take to social media
The past year and a half has been extremely hard on everyone, but it has been especially hard on small business owners. And according to Americans for the Arts, the arts were tremendously impacted by the pandemic, with an overall expected financial loss of...
New law allows cruising and speed cameras
Two new laws taking effect Jan. 1 could affect safety on California’s roads.
Cameras at intersections across California already flag drivers who run red lights. Under one law, six cities can begin a pilot program to catch and fine speeding drivers with cameras, with hopes...
Court overturns 2017 conviction of Sierra LaMar’s suspected killer
Santa Clara County authorities are considering their next steps after an appeals court overturned the conviction of a man accused of kidnapping and murdering Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar in 2012.
California’s Sixth Appellate District announced on Feb. 27 that the 2017 conviction of Antolin...
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....
Morgan Hill contractor wins national award
Morgan Hill-based D.R. Domenichini Construction is the 2023 National Contractor of the Year recipient in the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s annual awards competition. In partnership with Studio 38 Designs, also of Morgan Hill, DRD Construction won in the “Entire House $250,000-$500,000” category...
Letter: Councilmember is being railroaded
I would like clarification regarding the incident between Mayor Mark Turner and Yvonne Martínez Beltrán. I have heard accusations but that may or may not be the truth. I want to know what actually happened, not just accusations.
If there were witnesses, I feel that...
MHPD receives $60K traffic safety grant from state
The Morgan Hill Police Department will use a $60,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to help make local roads safer.
The grant, which was announced by MHPD on Nov. 14, will support the department’s ongoing enforcement and education efforts “to help reduce...

















