County looks to expand hazardous waste disposal for small businesses
The County of Santa Clara Household Hazardous Waste program is expanding access to a service that helps small businesses dispose of hazardous waste in a safe and cost effective manner.
The county’s Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) disposal program is a dropoff service for businesses...
Locals in the spotlight at Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
When the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival rolls into South Valley next week, audiences will be treated to a diverse lineup of films, many created by local talent with deep roots in the host communities.
Named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the...
Local Scene: South County pilots receive grant
Volunteer pilots win Rotary Club grant
The Morgan Hill Rotary Club awarded the South County Airport Pilots Association Disaster Airlift Response Team a grant of $500 during the club’s recent grant program.
The grant for SCAPA DART will be used to purchase storage facilities that will...
Humor and heartbreak hit the stage in ‘Fun Home’
South Valley Civic Theatre’s production of “Fun Home” explores how one woman revisits her fractured childhood with a closeted father through the lens of memory, blending humor with heartbreak in a wandering journey through family secrets, missed opportunities and, ultimately, forgiveness and acceptance.
Based on...
Boots and Brews festival draws hundreds of country music lovers
It was a barn burner at the Boots and Brews Country Music Festival this past weekend as hundreds of country music fans flocked to the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center on June 24.
The eight-hour event featured musicians such as Dylan Scott, Randy Houser and...
Local Scene: Morgan Hill students earn academic honors
MH residents graduate
Andrew Boggiano and Vinh Nguyen, both of Morgan Hill, graduated from Georgia Tech during spring commencement exercises May 2-4.
Tran named to dean’s list
Cathy Tran, of San Martin, was named to the Muhlenberg College dean's list for the Spring 2024 semester. Muhlenberg College...
Italian deli opens in downtown Morgan Hill
While only open for a few weeks, Palmerino’s in downtown Morgan Hill already has its regulars who crave authentic Italian sandwiches, pasta, meatballs and other staples of the cuisine.
The Connie Polpette, a sandwich stuffed with meatballs, mozzarella, parmigiano and sauce served with Pugliese bread,...
End of an era
Carlos Perez stands behind the counter of Royal Clothiers, surrounded by rows of Tommy Bahama shirts and Italian suits, contemplating the end of an era.
After more than 25 years operating his own tailoring business and clothing store in Morgan Hill, the 67-year-old is ready...
Housing construction abounds
In between rain storms, Morgan Hill residents have likely noticed this winter that several new residential developments are under construction in town.
According to City Hall staff reports, there are currently eight residential projects under construction. These range from a small cluster of single-family homes...
Ground broken for new apartment complex
MBK Rental Living and Morgan Hill Mayor Rich Constantine were part of the June 7 groundbreaking event at Vida at Morgan Hill, a 389-unit apartment rental community on the north side of town.
Construction is officially underway at the community, which will consist of...

















