Local Scene: Fundraiser for youth music, locals earn academic honors
Magesh earns Faculty Honors
Aadhavan Magesh, of Morgan Hill, earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for fall 2023 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester, says a press release...
Moriyama named Morgan Hill Leadership Excellence recipient
Local volunteer and nonprofit leader Terry Moriyama is the 2024 Leadership Excellence Award recipient, Leadership Morgan Hill announced this week.
The Leadership Excellence Award each year recognizes the vision and leadership that advance the spirit of community and charity; reflect courage and insight; and inspire...
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Vallez named to Dean’s List
Gianna Vallez, of Morgan Hill, was named to The University of Alabama Dean's List for fall semester 2023, says a press release from the university. A total of 13,950 students enrolled during fall semester 2023 at The University of Alabama...
Gavilan College celebrates ‘topping out’ of new Hollister campus project
About 100 people attended a ceremony Jan. 24 to commemorate the “topping out” of construction of Gavilan College’s new San Benito County campus, located on Fairview Road in Hollister.
The ceremony included a traditional signing of a steel beam, the last one to be placed...
2024 Mushroom Festival coming to downtown Morgan Hill
The 43rd Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival, formerly known as Mushroom Mardi Gras, will take place May 25-26 in the city’s downtown, organizers announced on Jan. 25.
The board of directors of Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras, Inc.—the organization that runs the festival—was “excited” this week...
PG&E offers $550,000 in scholarships for area students
PG&E is offering more than $500,000 in scholarships to help students in South Valley and beyond offset their costs for higher education.
One pool of funds totaling $350,000, provided by the PG&E Foundation, is part of the utility company’s annual Better Together STEM Scholarship Program...
Local Scene: Leadership MH to announce Excellence Award winner
Reid named to Dean’s List
Jennifer Reid, of Morgan Hill, was named to the Utah Tech University Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester.
A total of 1,489 students were included on the Dean's List, reflecting their strong commitment to academics, says a press release from...
Ranch purchase adds to Bay Area Ridge Trail plan
The Conservation Fund purchased the Richmond Ranch on Jan. 22, a 3,653-acre property in southern Santa Clara County.
The Fund is a national organization that provides money to bridge the acquisition of conservation lands by private and public sources. In this case, they are buying...
Local Scene: Academic honors; seismic retrofit grants available
Mortensen named to Dean’s List
Jared Mortensen, of Morgan Hill, has been named to the 2023-24 Fall Term Dean's list at Oregon Institute of Technology. Mortensen studies Environmental Sciences-Water.
Valley Water board elects Hsueh for 2024 chair
The Valley Water Board of Directors on Jan. 9 elected...
Big 5 closing soon
Big 5 Sporting Goods, 150 Cochrane Road in Morgan Hill, is in its final days after announcing its closure in late 2023. The store is liquidating its inventory at deep discounts. A sign on the front of the store directs customers to Big 5’s...