Elks Lodge supports One Step Closer
Members of Gilroy Lodge helped serve a meal to the Gold Star families and guests at the Gold Star Mothers and Family Day picnic held at the One Step Closer Therapeutic Horsemanship facility in Morgan Hill.
At this event, the Exalted Ruler Bruce Parker and...
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...
Local Scene: Rally for Juristac, Apply for AAUW Scholarship
Leadership scholarship
Each year the American Association of University Women (AAUW) selects a community member to receive a full scholarship to the Leadership Morgan Hill Program. Applications (21+ years old) for the scholarship for the Leadership Class of 2023 are available on the website, aauwmh.org. Â
Those...
Community dance team gains new sponsor
Nearly a decade after local dance instructor Chiquy Mejia achieved her dream by creating and leading Morgan Hill’s Chiqlets Dance Team, the group recently secured a corporate sponsor who will help pay for team supplies and equipment.
Chiqlets members and instructors have announced that Bob...
Planning commission OKs 49-unit housing development
The Morgan Hill Planning Commission Oct. 24 approved a new 49-unit condominium project just north of the city’s downtown.
The project, known as The Gates, is proposed by City Ventures. It is located on a 3.82-acre property on Monterey Road, on the southwest side of...
Krista Rupp transitions from Visit Morgan Hill role
Visit Morgan Hill Executive Director Krista Rupp will depart from her local role to lead Visit Morro Bay, returning to her hometown where her career in tourism began.
Since March 2020, Rupp has led Visit Morgan Hill from a concept to a fully operational organization,...
Morgan Hill Business Support program celebrates first graduation
Miguel Gonzalez spent 20 years building cabinets for other companies before striking out on his own and establishing his own woodworking business four years ago. He quickly found himself overwhelmed, struggling to manage schedules, finances and customer proposals without formal business training.
“I was doing...
Athletes brave the rain for annual Wildflower Run
More than 1,000 runners dodged intermittent showers at the 43rd annual Wildflower Run on April 12 in Morgan Hill. Runners insisted that a little rain was no problem when they were running, but they were pleased to feel the sun come out for the...
Local Scene: Register for Community Police Academy
Registration is open for Community Police Academy
The Community Police Academy (CPA) provides community members with an up close and personal look at local police work, according to the City of Morgan Hill. The program is designed to inform community members about Morgan Hill Police...
Freedom Fest will proceed with extra security, organizers say
While Morgan Hill residents and enthusiasts of public, family-friendly outdoor events may be growing weary of the recent uncertainties surrounding formerly annual gatherings, organizers of one of the city’s most popular celebrations vow to proceed as normal this summer.
And while it is ultimately up...

















