Aug. 19 exhibit encourages LGBTQ representation in health research
A new interactive popup exhibit titled “Take PRIDE in Our Health Stories” seeks to share more about what community-engaged health research is and why LGBTQIA+ representation is important.
The exhibit, created by Stanford University’s PRIDEnet, will appear in Morgan Hill from noon-4pm Aug. 19 at...
‘Aggressive’ non-native mosquito found in Gilroy
A non-native Aedes aegypti mosquito—an aggressive species that can spread certain diseases—has been discovered in a residential area of Gilroy, according to the Santa Clara County Vector Control District. A mosquito of the same species was also found recently in a neighborhood of east...
Local Scene: Downtown Trick-or-Treat Oct. 28
Downtown trick-or-treat is Oct. 28
Trick-or-treating in downtown Morgan Hill this year will take place the Saturday before Halloween, rather than on the holiday itself.
This year’s Halloween festivities are part of the city’s 4th Saturday Downtown Street Series, and are scheduled for Oct. 28. Events...
County launches grant program to help extend childcare options
Santa Clara County is steering $15 million into expanding childcare services in the county, officially launching last week a grant program that was approved in February.
Funds can be used by recipients for facility improvements and operating costs, including rent and wages.
The county Board of...
Health & Wellness Resource Fair returns to Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill’s Annual Family Health & Wellness Resource Fair is back and better than ever, with five days of workshops, exhibits and activities all taking place May 14-18 at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road in Morgan Hill.
According to Cricket...
Study calls for higher sewer rates from Morgan Hill customers
A new study commissioned by the City of Morgan Hill has found that the city needs to raise its wastewater customers’ rates by 8-9% per year through 2029 in order to keep up with the system’s ongoing operating expenses and debt payments.
City officials will...
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...
Santa Clara County and nurses union agree on new contract
Santa Clara County and the union representing nurses at the county’s hospitals and clinics have reached an agreement on a four-year contract, after months of negotiations, failed mediation efforts and a first-ever three-day strike last month.
About 88% of the Registered Nurses Professional Association members...
State approves rules that turn sewage into drinking water
In a milestone for creating a major new source of drinking water, California has approved its first standards for turning sewage into potable water supplies delivered to homes and businesses.
The State Water Resources Control Board, in a unanimous vote Dec. 19, outlined for the...
MHUSD recognized with Eat Real certification
Morgan Hill Unified School District announced earlier this month that it has achieved Eat Real certification at the green tier.
The certification “recognizes MHUSD’s commitment to serving nutritious, local and high-quality meals that support the health and well-being of our students,” says a press release...
