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In the innovation-driven culture of Silicon Valley—where breakthroughs are currency and knowledge is power—Psalm 19 offers a surprisingly relevant and timeless reflection on the nature of wisdom and understanding.  C.S. Lewis once described it as “the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the...

After the Covid-19 pandemic, the Live Oak boys volleyball program restarted but had minimal success on the court. In the spring of 2022, the Acorns were just 1-11 overall, 1-8 in league. The next two years brought some progress but now the Acorns have really...

Artist Robert Paul Steinhauer, known professionally as "Bika," will showcase his vibrant Haitian-inspired paintings in a solo exhibition opening May 2 at the Gilroy Center for the Arts. The exhibition features works that reflect Steinhauer's childhood in Haiti and his unique perspective as an artist...

Thinker Toys, an independent toy store recognized for its inclusive merchandise and community involvement, will close its Morgan Hill location after 15 years. The store, located in Vineyard Town Center, will close permanently on May 4 following a clearance sale. The store’s other location in...

Through pandemics, wars and depressions, Morgan Hill has held continuous July 4 celebrations every year for 150 years! To commemorate this milestone, nonprofit organization Morgan Hill Freedom Fest has chosen as its 2025 theme “Stars, Stripes and Stories: Celebrating 150 years” in recognition of...

Authorities said they will not file charges against a person who hung a flag depicting a Nazi swastika on the Burnett Avenue overpass in Morgan Hill.  Santa Clara County Supervising Deputy District Attorney Michel Amaral said the DA’s office has concluded an investigation into the...

Morgan Hill Kiwanis has worked tirelessly during the past 73 years to support the children of our community through scholarships and a wide variety of youth programs.  Kiwanis is an international service organization, and our local club has a long and deeply rooted history in...

For the past six months, Mark Fenichel—or Fenny as he’s better known—and I have had the chore of clearing out Morgan Hill Life and Gilroy Life Publisher Marty Cheek’s storage unit following his untimely passing in early September 2024. Oh the treasures we found. While...

The Morgan Hill Library’s new children’s play space, Trusty Trails, will open April 26. The Santa Clara County Library District will lead a community grand opening celebration featuring special guests, giveaways and an unveiling of a new library card design featuring the play space...

New state fire maps released for Morgan Hill show significant shifts in wildfire risk designations, with some areas seeing decreased hazard levels while others face stricter building and maintenance requirements. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, replacing...