Science Alive marks 25th anniversary with Gavilan College event
Hundreds of young students were introduced to the excitement of hands-on learning at Gavilan College on March 7, while also celebrating the 25th anniversary milestone of the college’s Science Alive program.
Over the years, Science Alive has offered interactive activities, demonstrations and exploration to thousands...
Apply now for Rotary Club of Morgan Hill’s Darren Dean Vocational Education Grant
The Rotary Club of Morgan Hill is now accepting applications for the Darren Dean Vocational Education Grant, which awards up to $2,000 to adults pursuing skilled trades training. The application deadline is March 31.
The grant honors the legacy of Darren Dean, a local tradesman...
Turner talks budget, revenue, education in annual speech
Mayor Mark Turner delivered his annual State of the City address March 11 at the Granada Theater in downtown Morgan Hill, where he painted an optimistic picture of the city’s growth while raising concerns about state overreach and a looming budget shortfall.
The hour-long speech...
Bach to Blues concert returns to Gavilan College March 14
The Bach to Blues concert returns to the theater at Gavilan College on March 14. The annual fundraising event celebrates the college’s vibrant music program and features performances by faculty, students and standout regional musicians.
This year’s special guest performer is acclaimed artist Kaye Bohler,...
Battery facility planned near Charter School of Morgan Hill
A Virginia-based energy company is seeking state approval to build a large-scale battery energy storage facility on Monterey Road directly across from the Charter School of Morgan Hill, a proposal that has drawn fierce opposition from parents, school officials and community members who say...
Local film fest prepares to celebrate 20th year in South Valley
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival will mark its 20th anniversary April 8-15 with its most expansive program to date, screening 350 films from 40 countries across five South Bay cities.
Selected from more than 1,100 submissions, the films include documentaries, animated shorts, narrative features...
Chamber announces 2026 Celebrate Award Winners
The spirit of community is on full display as residents, leaders and local organizations honor the people and businesses that help make Morgan Hill thrive during the 2026 Celebrate MH awards, an annual tradition recognizing outstanding service, leadership and community impact across the city.
From...
South Valley nonprofit marks 15 years saving people and dogs
He’d been waiting years for a service dog—years marked by crippling anxiety, years of waitlists, years of prices he couldn’t hope to pay. Running out of options, the Marine veteran called a local dog trainer named Mary Cortani and made a desperate plea.
That call...
Morgan Hill artist bridges tech and fine art
A Morgan Hill artist whose work bridges the worlds of technology and fine art will debut a solo exhibition this weekend at Cura Contemporary art gallery, bringing together paintings that reflect decades of life spent at the intersection of mathematics, nature and artistic experimentation.
Jylian...
Sprouts, Tractor Supply Co. proposed in north Morgan Hill
Two retail developments are working their way through the City of Morgan Hill’s approval process that would add a Sprouts Farmers Market and a Tractor Supply Company store to the city’s list of local retail businesses, as part of the city’s efforts to keep...

















