Local Scene: Morgan Hill Scouts earn Eagle rank
Scouts earn Eagle rank
Morgan Hill Scout Troop 799/2799 members Hayden Taylor, Elizabeth Rodriges and Anastasia Truong recently achieved their Eagle Scout rank. Eagle is the highest rank in scouting, and its recipients devote considerable time and effort into attaining the achievement.
“This mulit-year journey to...
South County locals compete in Watsonville fair
As workers and volunteers put the finishing touches on the Santa Cruz County Fair, the animals raised by Future Farmers of America and other organizations—including some from Morgan Hill and southern Santa Clara County—have arrived in the livestock section.
Earlier this week, students from Morgan...
Sex abuse, satanic rites described in charges against foster mom
A Gilroy day care operator stalked and sexually molested her foster child and engaged in Satanic rituals, according to allegations in documents reviewed by the Gilroy Dispatch.
Santa Clara County officials filed a July 31 criminal complaint that details the charges against Christina Jean Johnson,...
Pajaro watershed focus of regional climate talk
About 80 people gathered March 10 in the historic Aromas Community Grange after the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) selected the Pajaro River Watershed as one of five watersheds to pilot the Watershed Resilience Program.
The initiative, which is supported by a $2 million...
Morgan Hill Rotary gives students $26k in scholarships
The Rotary Club of Morgan Hill has awarded $26,000 in college scholarships to 25 local high school seniors.
The $2,000 Ralph and Rose Fitzsimmons Agricultural Scholarship for outstanding achievement and commitment to agricultural studies was awarded to Holly Wilson of Sobrato High School, says a...
Local teen represents Morgan Hill at FBI Youth Leadership Program
Ann Sobrato High School sophomore Addy White was one of two California students selected for the FBI’s Youth Leadership Program this summer.
The 15-year-old Morgan Hill resident was among just 63 students worldwide chosen for the prestigious program, which took place June 19-28 at the...
A little pasta, a lotta fun at Little Uvas
Praise be to the gods of pizza and pasta, and wine. Fridays and Saturdays have already become legend at Little Uvas and DeRose Vineyards on Fitzgerald Avenue in San Martin, where the hospitality flows like wine, and the woodfired pizza oven turns out pies...
ADU plan galleries help ease process for cities, builders
The Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative recently launched online galleries sharing pre-approved design plans for accessory dwelling units in local cities, including Gilroy and Morgan Hill.
The launch includes an online design and planning tool, making it easier for homeowners to add ADUs to their...
Disaster relief org seeks local volunteers age 55-plus
Collaborating Agencies' Disaster Relief Effort (CADRE) this week launched its Community Support Networks for Resilience Project, sponsored by AmeriCorps’ Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The project is aimed at recruiting 1,000 volunteers older than 55 to help establish 20 discipline-specific Community Support Networks...
Second Chance Week is Sept. 13-21 in South County
Your stuff deserves a second chance. In recognition of the many benefits of reusing and recycling, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and South County communities will participate in Second Chance Week from Sept. 13-21.
Events include citywide garage sales in Morgan Hill (Sept. 13-14) and Gilroy (Sept....















