Business

A majority of downtown Morgan Hill’s commercial property owners recently voted to add a new parcel tax to their annual bills, with the revenue going directly to improvements and programs that benefit the neighborhood.  Known as the Morgan Hill Property and Business Improvement District (MHPBID),...

On Dec. 16, the Live Oak High School Robotics Team, Nuts and Bolts, held a local STEM Night at the Live Oak High School Library. Their mission was to show the students of Morgan Hill, especially elementary and middle school students, the importance of...

STACKS is flipping more than just pancakes—it’s redefining the classic breakfast experience into something fresh, modern and deeply connected to the local community.  Though STACKS has long been a Bay Area favorite, its newest location in downtown Morgan Hill adds a fresh dimension—genuine hospitality and...

Valley Water crews have dug about 160 feet into a giant tunnel that will be able to divert massive volumes of water out of Anderson Reservoir when the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project is completed.  The 20-foot diameter tunnel—which will be 1,750 feet long when...

The inaugural Sobrato FFA Car Show was a resounding success on May 20, with 113 classic cars entered and more than $4,000 raised for the local high school’s chapter of the Future Farmers of America, according to Sobrato High School Agriculture teacher Kayla Erath.  The...

South Valley hospitality and restaurant developer Frank Leal last week unveiled MOHI Farm, his newest dining concept on tap for downtown Morgan Hill that will offer farm-to-table eating with ingredients produced by local and other nearby growers. The restaurant is located at the new Sunsweet...

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare officially launched expanded cardiology services at Saint Louise Regional Hospital Jan. 6, bringing diagnostic heart care closer to South County residents who previously had to drive up to an hour to San Jose for the same services. The new cardiac diagnostic...

A pair of young wild barn owls were reunited with Mother Nature Sunday thanks to the efforts by the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center. Dozens of people took part in an upbeat send-off party at Little Uvas Vineyards in San Martin. The hour-long twilight gathering...

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...

It’s hard to find a job fighting climate change, oddly. But the organic farming industry is one place where a person can make a living making a difference.  Food systems account for 20% to 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to data from the...