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April 7, 2026

Local Scene: Academic honors; farm bureau awards; emergency prep

Local honored at Southern New Hampshire University Kendra Stewart of Morgan Hill was named to the Summer 2023 President's List Southern New Hampshire University. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the...

Local Scene: Pridefest is June 1

Wang graduates from Harvey Mudd Celine M. Wang, of Morgan Hill, received a bachelor of science degree from Harvey Mudd College on May 14. Wang majored in computer science and graduated with high distinction, according to a press release from the college. Wang attended Archbishop...

Cura showcases Iowa artist

“Between Pattern and Pulse,” a solo exhibition by Iowa-based artist Susan Chrysler White, is the latest show to open at Morgan Hill’s newest gallery, Cura Contemporary. The exhibition opens Sept. 6 and runs through Oct. 26.  “The show features brightly patterned paintings, works on paper,...

Poppy Jasper International Film Festival announces 2023 lineup

The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival (PJIFF) on Feb. 27 announced its full film lineup for its 2023 edition.  This year’s festival—which will screen at venues in Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Hollister and San Juan Bautista—will take place April 12-19.  The complete PJIFF program includes features, documentaries,...

MHUSD board weighs bond and tax options

The Morgan Hill Unified School District is exploring whether to ask voters to approve a new bond and parcel tax as soon as November 2026, aiming to generate cash for campus improvements while providing a local revenue cushion against an uncertain funding future. District officials...

Property tax workshop geared toward commercial owners

Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone will host a property tax workshop for owners of commercial property on Jan. 21 at 11am.  Organized in partnership with more than 20 business organizations in the county, the Assessor’s Office is leading a live webinar to explain potential...

Weekend forecast calls for clear skies, sunshine

While many Morgan Hill residents and businesses are still drying out from nearly constant rainfall in recent weeks, the latest weather forecast is finally calling for a noteworthy dry spell for the area.  According to a Jan. 17 forecast by the National Weather Service, the...

State reps push for farmworker tax credits, more overtime

State Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, and state Sen. Melissa Hurtado, D-Bakersfield, introduced legislation to create a tax credit for agricultural employers to help cover the cost of paying overtime wages to farmworkers.   Senate Bill 921, co-sponsored by the California Farm Bureau and the California Association...

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...

Corbin introduces magnet-powered motor

Mike Corbin, one of Hollister’s best-known business owners who has been a household name in the motorcycle world for decades, recently introduced his “proof of concept” prototype for a magnetically powered motor that he thinks will revolutionize the electric vehicle industry.  Known as the Corbin...

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