Munson, Marquez, Andrade lead in MHUSD board election
Incumbent Morgan Hill Unified School District Trustee Mary Patterson is trailing in the early Nov. 5 election results for her seat representing Trustee Area 6 on the board of education.
As of 10pm, challenger Rebecca Munson leads the two-person race for TA6, with about 57%...
Police blotter: Shelter in place violations, theft
Shelter in place
About half a dozen adults were reportedly at the Railroad Park on Depot Street without wearing masks. An officer arrived and advised the adults to wear masks. The incident was reported 3:03pm March 12.
Police responded to The Running Shop and Hops, 17500...
Antisemitic, anti-LGBTQ callers target Morgan Hill council meeting
The Morgan Hill City Council and those in the live and remote audience were subjected to antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ+ remarks during the Oct. 4 meeting’s public comment period.
Council members and city officials resoundingly condemned the comments, which were broadcast via Zoom by three different...
Police set to crack down on fireworks in Morgan Hill
With the Independence Day holiday approaching, the Morgan Hill Police Department has begun to remind residents that fireworks are illegal in the city limits, and warn that officers will be out enforcing local restrictions.
Even the “safe and sane” variety of fireworks that are seasonally...
Sig Sanchez, longtime South County politician, dies Jan. 30
Sig Sanchez—former mayor of Gilroy and loyal advocate for South County throughout his 55-year public service career—died peacefully Jan. 30, according to family members.
Gilroy woman accused of bogus cancer fundraising scheme
A Gilroy woman has been charged with wire fraud after federal investigators determined she solicited more than $60,000 in donations by falsely claiming she was suffering from cancer and undergoing treatment, according to authorities.
Live Oak girls volleyball completes turnaround and optimistic for even better things in 2023
In one match, the Live Oak High girls volleyball team showed the impressive turnaround it had this season and how far it still has to go to become league champions.
The Acorns’ five-set loss to Independence High on Oct. 19 cost them a share of...
Morgan Hill program helps small businesses reach ADA compliance
The City of Morgan Hill recently launched a new initiative designed to help small businesses make their facilities more accessible and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Disability Access Improvement Reimbursement Program offers up to $5,000 per business to cover the costs associated...
Young mountain lion hides out in front yard of Morgan Hill home
State game wardens are keeping an eye on a young mountain lion that is hiding behind a row of bushes in the front yard of a residence in southwest Morgan Hill, in hopes the animal will move along from the area by nightfall, according to authorities.
