Business

Hotel MOHI by Appellation, expected to open in downtown Morgan Hill in early 2026, recently appointed Jennifer Van Every as Director of Sales & Marketing.  Van Every will oversee all sales, marketing and event strategies for the first full-service boutique hotel in Morgan Hill, MOHI...

Santa Clara County planning officials have walked back controversial proposed land use policy changes that would have reclassified animals as non-livestock, following fierce opposition from equestrians, ranchers and agricultural advocates who warned the amendments could devastate rural businesses and displace thousands of horses and...

Full CalFresh benefits have now been issued to all California recipients whose November payments had been delayed by the federal government shutdown, says a press release from Santa Clara County. The payments follow an order by the U.S. District Court of Rhode Island requiring...

The Morgan Hill City Council voted 4-0 Nov. 5 to modernize its ordinances governing live entertainment, now allowing businesses to offer music and dancing without permits before 10pm while updating security requirements for late-night venues. The amendment eliminates permitting requirements for entertainment conducted before 10pm,...

Morgan Hill held its first Viva Calle open streets event Nov. 2, closing 2.5 miles of roads to vehicle traffic and opening them to pedestrians and cyclists in an effort to promote community building and support local businesses. The event, held from 10am-2pm, marks the...

Food pantries across South County are experiencing unprecedented demand following the suspension of SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, with lines wrapping around blocks and new families seeking assistance at rates not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Reach Out Food Pantry in...

The Morgan Hill Community Foundation will recognize and honor local philanthropists at the 20th annual Philanthropy Night event on Nov. 14 at the Community & Cultural Center. The event will take place 6-9:30pm, with a program that includes a video montage showcasing and recognizing...

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...

Beloved Morgan Hill cafe, deli and bakery Cochi’s Kitchen this week announced its SNAP Back Initiative, a community-driven effort to give back to local families during the month of November.  Throughout November, kids aged 12 and younger accompanied by a parent who presents a valid...

Children and families who receive occupational therapy services from a Morgan Hill sensory integration gym were recently treated to a special safe and inclusive Halloween celebration—complete with trick-or-treating—at the facility’s headquarters.  The celebration took place Oct. 5 at OT Park on Digital Drive. OT Park...