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April 3, 2026

Live Oak boys basketball rockets upward

A wholesale graduation of seniors made it appear the Live Oak boys basketball program might take a step back this season. But the new-look Acorns are thriving and took a step forward. Last year’s team rebounded from two struggling years to go 5-5 in league...

Construction begins on 65-unit affordable housing project in Morgan Hill

Local officials and home builders on Feb. 13 celebrated the groundbreaking for the construction of a project that will bring 65 affordable houses for farmworkers to north Morgan Hill.  Developer Eden Housing is building the project, known as The Magnolias, which is partially funded by...

Santa Clara County breaks ground on Children’s Advocacy Center in Morgan Hill

The County of Santa Clara will soon begin construction of a new Children’s Advocacy Center at Valley Health Center in Morgan Hill.  The CAC is expected to open in early 2027 at the former site of De Paul Health Center. It will bring together investigative...

Bill would require U.S. to pay anti-dumping funds to Christopher Ranch

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Two California legislators recently introduced a bill that will ensure the federal government pays out anti-dumping duties it has collected to U.S. producers of garlic, honey and crawfish.  Gilroy garlic grower Christopher Ranch is one of the companies in California that could finally receive the...

SVCT produces ‘High School Musical on Stage!’

South Valley Civic Theatre brings the full-length version of Disney’s “High School Musical On Stage!” to the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse this month, featuring 40 local teens in a story about breaking free from social expectations. The production opens Feb. 20 and runs through March...

Love is in the air

Valentine’s Day is Saturday, Feb. 14, and florists and gift shops throughout Morgan Hill have been busy this week preparing for the holiday.  This year, spending for Valentine’s Day in the U.S. is projected to reach a record of $29.1 billion, with 55% of consumers...

Religion: Community is needed now

The pictures from Minneapolis that we have seen in the last few weeks have shown us that neighbors look out for neighbors. It is inspiring to see the community at work where people come together for the common good.  As human beings we are all...

Local players lead South team in football all-star game

Top football players from Gilroy, Christopher, Live Oak and Sobrato joined a Sobrato-oriented coaching staff for the South squad in the 51st annual Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star Game at Los Gatos High on Feb. 1.  In the Bay Area’s most well-known and prestigious high school football...

Editorial: Why STEAM education matters more than ever

Walk into any classroom in Morgan Hill today and you’ll see more than textbooks and worksheets. You’ll see students coding simple programs, building bridges from craft sticks, experimenting with sound and light, and using creativity to solve real problems.  That’s STEAM in action—science, technology, engineering,...

Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant is back

The Gilroy Garlic Queen pageant is back for 2026, following a seven-year hiatus.  Online applications are currently being accepted for the pageant, which will take place April 19. The deadline to enter the pageant is 4pm March 16.  To apply for the 2026 Gilroy Garlic Queen...

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