Family charged with running brothels in Santa Clara County
Authorities charged members of a San Jose family with running a satellite of brothels—including locations in South Santa Clara County—that were trafficking dozens of women and bringing in about $1 million a year.
Multiple co-defendants face felonies related to their operation of a network of...
Morgan Hill honors four new Eagle Scouts
 Morgan Hill Scout Troops 799 and 2799 recently announced that four members have achieved Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in youth scouting programs.Â
The distinguished honor was awarded to Tuanna Nguyen, Megan Canhill-Mallory, Gavin Mace and Casey Nokes. Each of the new Eagles demonstrated...
Religion: Spread the light of understanding
As the days grow shorter through the Winter Solstice, I find myself seeking moments of light even more. Judaism and many other religions have holidays at this time of year with themes of bringing light into the world.
Hanukkah, which begins this Sunday evening, Dec....
Santa’s Magic Ship sails for generations of locals
For nearly half a century, a 30-foot ship built on a 1962 Studebaker chassis has been bringing Christmas magic to Morgan Hill families, sailing through neighborhoods each December with Santa Claus at the helm.
The Magic Ship of Christmas, operated by Scout Troop 799 and...
Grant brings Poppy Jasper scavenger hunt to public transit
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has awarded an $18,000 grant to the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival to create a transit-oriented scavenger hunt connecting the downtowns of Gilroy and Morgan Hill during the festival's eight-day run in April.
The grant, part of VTA’s Transit-Oriented...
Let the holidays begin
The 39th annual Morgan Hill Holiday Parade, organized by the local Kiwanis Club, drew hundreds of residents and visitors to the city’s downtown Dec. 6 to watch dozens of floats decorated in dazzling illuminated displays traverse Monterey Road in technicolor splendor.
The hour-long parade offered...
Sobrato marching band: from underdog to top dog
Morgan Hill Unified School District’s Ann Sobrato High School Marching Band and Color Guard is not a legacy in the world of the Marching Arts. Sobrato has never won a Western Band Association Regional or State Championship, nor had an undefeated season. They aren’t...
Letter: Santa Clara County should do more to restrict ICE
I would like to express my views regarding Santa Clara County’s decision to prohibit ICE activity on public property. Though the county is taking an important step in the right direction, I also feel that more comprehensive action is needed to fully protect undocumented...
PG&E offers free gas safety inspections at local homes
To help customers prepare their gas appliances for safe use during the cold months ahead, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is offering free in-home gas safety checks, the utility company said in a press release. During the gas safety checks, PG&E also will re-light...
Share the holiday joy with older adults
As the community enters the season of giving, Home Instead is calling on residents to help brighten the holidays for older adults who may be feeling isolated or alone. Through the Be a Santa to a Senior program, local community members can spread joy...

















