Letter: Editorial underestimates government’s threat to free speech
Your Sept. 26 editorial, “When National Headlines Collide with National News” regarding the massive and successful boycott of ABC/Disney, Sinclair and Nexstar distributors (who have since also acquiesced) was tone-death!
It minimized the threats to our freedom of speech. You missed the whole point! This...
USDA’s food assistance program deadlines soon
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding producers in San Benito and Santa Clara counties that the deadline for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Sept. 11.
Through CFAP, USDA is making $16 billion available in financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities who...
Grocery Outlet opens July 17 in Morgan Hill
Grocery Outlet is set to open a store in Morgan Hill, and the new location will host a ribbon cutting celebration on July 17. During the event, the store’s operators will donate $1,000 to the Edward Boss Prado Foundation.
The store’s new location is located...
Letter to the Editor: Airport pollution a concern
I’m writing to the Gilroy Dispatch and Morgan Hill Times to commend Michael Moore's reporting about the San Martin Airport. The articles were well-written and provided much-needed information about the potential consequences of airport expansion plans.
Regularly visiting a retirement home on Church Avenue near...
Sobrato water polo cherishes time in the pool
With 16 seconds remaining in the second overtime period, Sobrato High girls water polo coach Scott Jackson summoned his goalie, Kylie Downing, to leave her post and join in on the attack. A new rule implemented in the offseason allows goalies to move past...
‘Christmas on the Hill’ lights extravaganza starts Dec. 8 in Morgan Hill
West Hills Community Church in Morgan HIll invites the public to the fourth annual “Christmas on the Hill” lights extravaganza this holiday season. The free walk-through outdoor event features a vast array of Christmas lights, hand painted life-size displays, themed decorated Christmas trees, light...
Police detain man in downtown Morgan Hill in response to mental health call
Morgan Hill Police and paramedics safely detained a suspect who was suffering from a mental health episode in the city's downtown Monday morning, according to authorities.
Religion: Gratitude as a lifeline
Growing up, I treated being grateful like a chore. You know the drill: “Remember to thank the host.”
“Thank your brother for sharing that toy.”
“Did you write a note for all the presents people gave you?”
It always felt a lot like being told to clean...
Judge won’t seal testimony in Santa Clara County Sheriff’s case
A San Mateo County judge has refused to seal a portion of civil grand jury testimony in a public corruption case against Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith.
Judge Nancy Fineman denied a motion on Feb. 22 to seal testimony given by insurance broker Harpreet...
Dr. Carmen Garcia appointed to MHUSD Superintendent position
The Morgan Hill Unified School District Board of Trustees on May 18 unanimously appointed Dr. Carmen Garcia as the next superintendent.
Garcia has been an educator for 22 years—most recently as Superintendent of the San Marcos Unified School District in Southern California. She is bilingual...
















