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December 6, 2025

Looming federal shutdown would cause immediate impacts

Unless Congress passes legislation with a financial package to keep it running, the federal government will shut down beginning at 12:01am Sunday, Oct. 1. Federal workers were put on notice Sept. 27 that a shutdown is imminent and millions of government employees and military...

Gavilan College receives federal funds for STEM education for Latino students

U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced this week that Gavilan College will receive $375,000 from the National Science Foundation to support STEM education for Latino students. “Diversity in the STEM workforce matters, and I am glad to see Gavilan College is implementing an innovative program...

A night out in Morgan Hill

Hundreds of people turned out to enjoy Morgan Hill’s National Night Out on Aug. 5, hosted by the Morgan Hill Police Department and city officials at the Civic Center Plaza on Peak Avenue. Kids and families spent the evening climbing aboard MHPD patrol cars, Cal...

Local Scene: Academic honors

Miller named to dean’s list Lindsey Miller, of Morgan Hill, was named to the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences dean’s list for the fall semester. Students on the Dean's List earned 12 or more credit hours as letter grades with a minimum...

Local Scene: Halloween fun at Magical Bridge

Halloween fun at Magical Bridge Join the City of Morgan Hill and its Parks & Recreation team for spooky fun at the Magical Bridge Playground from 3:30-5:30pm Oct. 19. The playground is located at 171 West Edmundson Ave.  Activities include a flash mob dance routine, face...

DAs office announces teen poster contest to raise awareness of animal cruelty

District Attorney Jeff Rosen is asking Santa Clara County high school students to create and submit original art that helps bring awareness to animal cruelty, focusing on neglect, and how to report it.  The winner will receive $1,500. The second-place winner will receive $1,000 and...

LOCAL SCENE: Carrillo graduates, Cops and Robbers Ball

Carrillo graduates Sophia Carrillo, of Morgan Hill, graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering in spring 2024. Carrillo received a bachelor of science in Nursing. Cops & Robbers Ball supports public safety The Community Law Enforcement Foundation (CLEF) of Morgan Hill will hold its annual Cops & Robbers...

Local artist, teacher opens solo show at Cura Contemporary

San Jose-based photographer Allan Barnes, a former photojournalist who teaches at Ann Sobrato High School, is opening a show of his works at Cura Contemporary in downtown Morgan Hill.  The upcoming show, which opens Jan. 10, features Barnes’ use of historic photographic processes, cameras and...

California will stiffen theft penalties in 2025

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Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative voters passed this year, alongside related bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law.  Voters this November overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which both modifies and adds key changes...

Valley Water urges flood preparedness

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Valley Water and the National Weather Service urged the community to prepare for winter storms during a news conference held Nov. 13 at a sandbag distribution center in San José.  Last winter, Valley Water partnered with Santa Clara County and local cities to help residents...

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