Love spans a century for local family
Bernice “B” Bode and her great-granddaughter, Jasmin Sauer, have similar personalities and they enjoy spending time together—in much the same way that intergenerational members of many families do.
But Bernice and Jasmin’s relationship is unique because they are 100 years apart in age. Bode, who...
Study: Human-caused climate change blamed for uptick in wildfires
Human-caused climate change may be playing a significant role in fueling the surge of devastating wildfires in California, according to a new study from a Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientist and other collaborators.
The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,...
Local Scene: Academic honors, local author pens new book
Hicken named to President’s List
Thomas Hicken, of Morgan Hill, was named to the spring 2023 President’s List at Utah Tech University.
A total of 1,051 students were included on the President's List for the semester, says a press release from the university. Inclusion indicates students'...
Local author to discuss new book at BookSmart
Morgan Hill author James Hibbard will be featured at BookSmart June 10 to promote and talk about his new book, “THE ART OF CYCLING: Philosophy, Meaning, and a Life on Two Wheels.”
Published by Pegasus Books in May 2023, THE ART OF CYCLING interweaves cycling,...
Morgan Hill celebrates ‘Coach’ Green with Britton Gym renaming
Longtime Morgan Hill coach and educator Jim Green’s ability to motivate and mentor young students and athletes throughout his 45-year-plus career was evident in the turnout of generations of supporters who packed the visitors’ side of Britton Gymnasium for a June 2 ceremony renaming...
Local Scene: Blood donors needed, summer reading begins
Blood donations needed for busy summer months
The American Red Cross is asking people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead.
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Freedom Fest will proceed with extra security, organizers say
While Morgan Hill residents and enthusiasts of public, family-friendly outdoor events may be growing weary of the recent uncertainties surrounding formerly annual gatherings, organizers of one of the city’s most popular celebrations vow to proceed as normal this summer.
And while it is ultimately up...
Downtown open and busy
Visitors to downtown Morgan Hill this past Saturday got to skate, bike, create art, play games and socialize in the street without worrying about being run over or breathing in fumes from the vehicles that typically clog the roadway.
On the morning of May 13...
Local Scene: Academic honors; lawn watering three days a week
Becerra inducted into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Mary Becerra of Morgan Hill, a student at Saint Mary's College of California, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic...
Local Scene: Health & Wellness Fair, Anderson Dam update
Health & Wellness Fair is May 6
Local organizations are teaming up to offer a multi-generational, interactive resource fair focused on health and wellness in Morgan Hill. The Health & Wellness Fair will take place 10am-1pm May 6, at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural...