Coe Park reopens
Henry W. Coe State Park fully reopened last week, after January’s series of heavy rain storms caused some damage to the park that crews spent several days cleaning up.
The park reopened on Feb. 3. The opening includes the park’s campground.
The recent winter storms knocked...
Religion: Why interfaith dialogue is important in our communities
Our world has become a global village.
No longer do we need to go to “exotic” lands to encounter the splendor of the faith traditions of humankind. Our cities, villages and neighborhoods are now populated with the peoples of the world. This rich and emerging...
Constantine announces run for county supervisor
Morgan Hill Mayor Rich Constantine this week formally declared his candidacy for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors District 1 seat.
Constantine, a retired firefighter who has served on the Morgan Hill City Council since 2010, highlighted his experience and supporters in a press...
County reports ‘surge’ in fentanyl overdoses
Law enforcement authorities are warning the public about the dangers of fentanyl after a surge of overdoses on the powerful opioid drug in recent weeks.
That surge includes seven deaths among homeless residents in San Jose in the last three weeks, and a fatal Aug....
Live Oak High School hosting wrestling camp with Isaiah Martinez
Live Oak High School is hosting a wrestling camp June 11 from 8am to 2:30pm. The event is being done in conjunction with West Hills College Wrestling Camps.
The clinician/camp leader is none other than Isaiah Martinez, a decorated wrestler who is a four-time NCAA...
The music returns
Live Oak High School alumnus, critically acclaimed blues guitarist and Nashville recording artist Shane Dwight returned to his hometown to rock the Friday Night Music Series on Aug. 20.
The concert at the Community & Cultural Center Downtown Amphitheater opened with the Shand Walton Band...
Owl release draws huge crowd
A pair of young wild barn owls were reunited with Mother Nature Sunday thanks to the efforts by the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center. Dozens of people took part in an upbeat send-off party at Little Uvas Vineyards in San Martin.
The hour-long twilight gathering...
Challengers consider running for MHUSD board of education seats
According to an unofficial candidate list supplied by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters, three potential challengers have shown interest in running to unseat incumbents on the Morgan Hill Unified School District of Board of Trustees.
For MHUSD Trustee Area 5, Tyler Smith has...
Multiple casualties reported in shooting at San Jose VTA facility
UPDATE 11am:
The suspect was identified by Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Russell Davis as a Valley Transportation Authority employee, who opened fire at the light rail yard in San Jose at the start of a union meeting.
Davis said nine people were killed, including...
Council may appoint mayor, city treasurer
With only a single candidate qualifying for each of Morgan Hill’s mayor and city treasurer races on the Nov. 3 ballot, the city council this week will consider appointing Rich Constantine and Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz, respectively, to the posts.

















