Valley Water awards nearly $2B construction contract for Anderson Dam retrofit
Valley Water’s Board of Directors last week announced it has awarded a $1.88 billion to rebuild Anderson Dam east of Morgan Hill.
The contract for the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, to begin in early 2027, was awarded to Flatiron Dragados Sukut ADSRP Joint Venture...
Gilroy Garlic Festival brings bigger crowd, more vendors
The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus.
The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...
Gilroy Garlic Festival brings bigger crowd, more vendors
The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus.
The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...
Outride Day showcases connection between cycling and health
Nearly 400 people attended Outride Day at Specialized Bicycle Components’ headquarters in Morgan Hill on July 21. The event brought together researchers, educators, community leaders, families, and cyclists to explore the connection between cycling, brain health and well-being.
The day’s program featured the Outride Summit,...
Gilroy Garlic Festival brings bigger crowd, more vendors
The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus.
The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...
City seeks public input on downtown plan update
Morgan Hill is starting work on a major update to its downtown planning rules, a two-year effort that will reshape the area’s housing, parking and streets in the years ahead.
The Planning Commission got its first look at the project, called the Greater Downtown Specific...
Indigenous Fashion Show celebrates Native design, culture in South Valley
On Aug. 29, the Pavilion at Bolado Park Event Center will transform into a runway. The Indigenous Fashion Show Gala will celebrate Native designs while featuring Aztec dance, live performances, food and community.
The event is presented 3-9pm by the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network in...
Rebekah Children’s Services staff picket layoffs as leadership salaries rise
Dozens of Rebekah Children’s Services workers represented by SEIU Local 521 held an informational picket July 15 outside the agency’s Gilroy campus, calling on management to halt layoffs of union positions and return to the bargaining table after months of stalled contract talks.
The picket,...
Gavilan College to host ‘Ready, Set, Enroll’ event
Gavilan College will host its annual “Ready, Set, Enroll” event on Aug. 1 to help new and returning students complete enrollment and prepare for the fall 2026 semester.
The free event will take place from 9am-2pm at the college's Gilroy and Hollister campuses. The Gilroy...
