Suspect in pharmacy robberies arrested in Morgan Hill
Police this week arrested a suspect who robbed multiple pharmacies in Morgan Hill, Gilroy and other communities by threatening violence against the drugstores’ employees, according to authorities.
One of the robberies occurred on Dec. 30, 2023, in Morgan Hill, when police responded to Rite-Aid, 16000...
Gavilan event offers free services for students, enrollees
Gavilan College aims to boost student enrollment even more with Rock and Enroll Day on Aug. 2.
The event, scheduled for 9am-2pm, is designed to help new and continuing students to prepare for the fall semester by providing access to key services in a single...
Applications open for MHUSD trustee’s seat
The Morgan Hill Unified School District Board of Education has begun accepting applications for a vacant seat on the seven-member body. The successful applicant will be provisionally appointed by the existing board members after the application deadline of Aug. 20 has passed, in a...
Editorial: Memorial Day: A time to remember, reflect and come together
As Memorial Day approaches, our community—like many across the nation—prepares for parades, backyard cookouts and the unofficial start of summer. But at the heart of this holiday lies something far deeper and more solemn: the remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in...
Religion: Roots and branches
With Memorial Day just a few weeks ago and Independence Day right around the corner, this time of year we often think about those who have gone before us and the legacies that they left behind. We often reflect back on those who have...
Police briefs: Vehicle thefts up, ‘non-essential’ complaints
Vehicle thefts in Morgan Hill have gone up dramatically since the Bay Area’s March 17 shelter-home order was enacted, though police can’t say definitively if the increase is related to the current public health directives.
Registrar installs ballot drop boxes in South County
Election Day is Nov. 3, but voters in Santa Clara County have already started casting and submitting their ballots, partly thanks to the installation of dozens of 24-hour drop boxes placed by election officials throughout the county.
Letter: Thanks to local business owner for supporting veterans
I'm writing because I want to pay tribute to the restaurant owner at Ladera Grill in Morgan Hill, Dan McCranie.
Starting on Veteran's Day a few years ago, he had offered to all veterans a free lunch—and yes, anything on the menu. I was told...
Volunteers sought for Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury
Presiding Judge Julie A. Emede of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, is inviting civic-minded residents to apply for service on the 2026–27 Civil Grand Jury, a cornerstone of government transparency, accountability and public oversight, says a press release from the...
Morgan Hill’s Halloween decoration contest returns for third year
Morgan Hill’s annual Halloween decoration competition is back for its third year, showcasing haunted houses and neighborhoods across town as residents compete for top horrors.
The Morgan Hill Haunt, organized by the city's Parks and Recreation Department, will see judges from the Library Culture and...

















