Morgan Hill launches initiative to promote healthy community
City officials have unveiled a new health initiative aimed at improving residents’ well-being through a coordinated approach between local government, businesses and community members.
The “Healthy Morgan Hill” initiative, in development for nearly two years, will kick off May 10. During a recent stakeholder meeting,...
Chamber names more Celebrate awardees
The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce this week completed the announcement of the 2025 Celebrate award winners.
Awardees announced this week are Volunteer of the Year Patty Skovron; Student of the Year Ethan Lai; Teacher of the Year Christopher DeMelo; Small Business of the Year...
Morgan Hill road closures scheduled as Llagas Creek construction enters final phase
Morgan Hill residents should prepare for significant traffic disruptions as Valley Water begins the final phase of the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project, a long-awaited infrastructure improvement meant to transform the city’s flood management capabilities.
The project, which has been on the books for...
Retired Saint Louise surgeon reflects on career
Dr. Scott Benninghoven is hanging up his scalpel after 35 years of transforming lives in the operating rooms of Saint Louise Regional Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of healing that has touched thousands in South County and beyond.
“It is strange to look back. It’s...
Morgan Hill Rotary awards more than $25k in local grants
Representatives from 29 local organizations lined up under the spotlight at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center Feb. 19 to receive more than $25,000 in grants from the Rotary Club of Morgan Hill.
Consisting of groups dedicated to benefiting the greater Morgan Hill community,...
Chamber celebrates Morgan Hill
It’s that time of the year again, for the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce to start naming their annual Celebrate award winners recognizing local people, businesses and organizations that have made unique or significant contributions to the community during the past year-plus.
Over the past...
Anderson Dam retrofit construction to start in early 2027
Valley Water officials shared progress updates and timeline revisions for the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project during a community meeting Feb. 20, announcing the release of the final Environmental Impact Report for the project, as well as giving a general update on the project...
Young artists shine at local exhibit
An exhibit featuring 60 works by young South County artists is on display at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center.
The exhibit spotlights watercolor paintings created by more than a dozen children ages 4-17, who are students of Uvas Valley art studio, owned and...
Fabric retailer Joann announces Morgan Hill store closure
Joann, the faltering national fabric and craft retailer, announced plans to shut its location at 225 Tennant Station Way in Morgan Hill. The closure is one of approximately 500 across the United States, which will cut the number of stores by more than half.
At...
Calera celebrates 50 years of winemaking
Most true lovers of pinot noir have made a pilgrimage to Calera Winery in Hollister, the place that firmly established North America’s ability to produce “the heartbreak grape.”
Calera Wine Company, established in 1975 in the remote hills of San Benito County, was the beautiful...