Betando announces resignation from MHUSD
Morgan Hill Unified School District Superintendent Steve Betando announced today that he will resign from the district at the end of the current school year.
Toy drive seeks donations for South Valley children
Rebekah Children’s Services, a South Valley nonprofit that serves about 14,000 children and families annually, is getting ready to collect and distribute donated gifts for their annual holiday toy drive.
Members of the community who are able to donate are encouraged to drop off new...
Live Oak High baseball team reloads for a potentially special season
The Live Oak High baseball team proved it was one of the top eight teams in the entire Central Coast Section last season after making the Division I playoffs.
This year, the Acorns aim to do what they couldn’t in 2021: get back to the...
New faces at MHUSD
The Morgan Hill Unified School District (MHUSD) has hired two new assistant superintendents: Kolvira Chheng, who will oversee Business Services, and Diana Tavares, who will oversee Human Resources. Both will start work on Sept. 1.
MHUSD Superintendent Dr. Carmen GarcÃa commented, “I am exceedingly pleased...
Religion: Love, peace and joy
I enjoy early morning walks and bike rides. Aside from the exercise, I enjoy the time spent in nature and the renewal and clarity it provides. At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, I began to notice kindness rocks (painted rocks with inspirational messages)...
Local scholar receives prestigious scholarship
Ever since she was a young girl, Bérénice Sylverain dreamed of attending a prestigious university in the United Kingdom, inspired by her uncle and mother who encouraged her that she could do anything she set her mind to.
That dream, however, was realized in the...
Earthquakes aim to snap mini skid in Clasico
When the San Jose Earthquakes played the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) on May 6 at Levi’s Stadium, the game drew over 40,000 people.
A crowd in excess of 40,000 is also expected when the Quakes play the LA Galaxy in the 97th edition of...
PHOTO: Santa Clara County Office of Education honors LGBTQ+ History Month
The Santa Clara County Office of Education celebrated LGBTQ+ History Month with the raising of the Progress Flag at the South County Annex in Gilroy on Oct. 6. Five school districts were recognized for their LGBTQ+ Equitable Practices and presented a certificate: Campbell Union...
Local company hosts donation to Ukraine’s firefighters
A Morgan Hill business owner teamed up with firefighters and volunteers from throughout the Bay Area recently to donate crucial equipment to fire departments in war-torn Ukraine.
Shawn Sahbari, President and CEO of Komodo Fire Systems, Inc., became involved in the effort through his friend...
Sobrato High wrestling team set to have its greatest season ever
The Sobrato High wrestling team is set to have its greatest season in program history. The Bulldogs have several section and state-ranked athletes, and, barring some unforeseen circumstances, should fulfill the promise of their lofty preseason rankings.
On the girls side, Sobrato returns state champion...
















