Economy

Local government and nonprofit leaders in Santa Clara County are bracing for the impact of proposed federal budget cuts that could dramatically reshape public services, potentially leaving thousands of vulnerable residents without critical healthcare, social services and support programs. “Cutting Medicaid funding would be a...

Sign up for MH planning commission The City of Morgan Hill is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the planning commission. The city is recruiting to fill one unexpired term on the seven-member commission, for the term ending June 1, 2025, according to...

Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) will attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Feb. 24 with guest Lupe Lopez, co-founder of Gilroy-based Arteaga’s Food Center. “Today marks Trump’s 400th day in office, and it has been 400 days of disaster for the American...

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...

The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce will honor its annual 2023 Celebrate Award winners at a March 12 dinner and reception at Guglielmo Winery. The theme of the evening is “Sip & Celebrate: A Vintage Garden Party.” Each year, the chamber recognizes individuals, nonprofits and...

Mild temperatures and sunny skies made for the perfect afternoon Sept. 17 to spend time outdoors with friends, family members—and nearly 20 craft breweries at the Downtown Morgan Hill Brew Crawl. The annual event—sponsored by the Morgan Hill Downtown Association—allowed ticket holders to sample beers...

Hundreds of people rallied against a proposed mining project south of Gilroy in front of Santa Clara County government buildings on Sept. 10, at an event co-sponsored by 70 area organizations that advocate for human rights and environmental protection. During the rally, about 75 members...

While some California residents opted to leave the state during the pandemic, far fewer people are also moving to the state from other parts of the country, according to new research from the University of California at Berkeley's California Policy Lab.  The amount of people...

California workers will be guaranteed five paid sick days a year starting Jan. 1, up from the three days that employers are currently required to provide, thanks to Senate Bill 616.  The bill, authored by Long Beach Democratic Sen. Lena Gonzalez, also extends protections against...

Live Oak High School staff are on a mission to make sure all students have something to wear to formal school dances and the prom, and they hope to expand their efforts to other high schools in South County.  The idea for “The Princess Collection”...