LOHS Robotics Team looks forward to 2023 season
On Dec. 16, the Live Oak High School Robotics Team, Nuts and Bolts, held a local STEM Night at the Live Oak High School Library. Their mission was to show the students of Morgan Hill, especially elementary and middle school students, the importance of...
Federal monitor moves county from ‘Severe’ to ‘Moderate’ drought
With seemingly constant rain storms pummeling the South Bay so far this winter, a federal drought monitoring program recently downgraded most of Santa Clara County from “Severe” to “Moderate” drought. But local water supply authorities warn that residents and property owners should continue to...
Local Scene: Sandbags, warming centers, emergency declarations
Sandbags
There are two sandbag stations in Morgan Hill, with supplies for residents who desire to protect their homes or property during inclement weather. One is near the El Toro Fire Station, at the intersection of Old Monterey and Monterey Roads, and the other is...
Santa Clara County issues evacuation warning near 101, Bolsa Road
Several areas southeast of Gilroy are under an evacuation warning in Santa Clara County in the areas of Highway 101 and Bolsa Road, the County Office of Emergency Management announced on Monday at 4pm.
The areas include:
-South of Highway 152, East of Highway 101
-South of...
More flood warnings issued for Uvas, Pacheco Pass watersheds
The Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management has issued another flood warning for the watershed areas of Uvas Reservoir and Pacheco Pass River Basin.
The warning was announced Sunday night and remained in effect the morning of Jan. 9, as another storm hovered over...
Morgan Hill drenched
A formidable rain storm arrived in Morgan Hill this week, further drenching a region that was just beginning to dry out from heavy rains over New Year’s weekend.
Authorities are advising residents, motorists and property owners to take precautions to avoid rain-related problems during the...
First storm of 2023 expected late Tuesday
Sunday's dry spell helped the greater Bay Area briefly recover from a powerful storm on New Year's weekend, but a Pineapple Express on the way will soak the region mid-week, forecasters said Monday.
Mop-up efforts to bail out flooded basements and clear mudslides from roadways...
Driver dies in Christmas Eve collision on Highway 152
A 25-year-old North Hollywood man died in a traffic collision on Highway 152 early in the morning on Christmas Eve, according to authorities.
About 5:55am Dec. 24, the 25-year-old driver of a 2004 Toyota was traveling eastbound on Highway 152 east of Lovers Lane when...
Emerald Regime makes a comeback with new director
The fabled Live Oak Emerald Regime marching band in 2022 made a strong comeback from a lull in musical and performance activities imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic over the previous two years.
The band’s new director, Manuel Mendoza, started in early fall with a two-week...
Local Scene: Superior Court Clerk’s office expands hours
Clerk’s office expands hours
As of Dec. 19, the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara’s Clerk’s Offices within the Morgan Hill Courthouse, Palo Alto Courthouse, Family Justice Center Courthouse, Downtown Superior Courthouse, and the Hall of Justice will increase hours of operation for...
















