County officials warn of ‘critical’ federal healthcare cuts at townhall
Santa Clara County officials and partnering nonprofits convened an emergency townhall meeting in South County Friday to warn residents about potential impacts from recently passed federal legislation that could slash healthcare funding and force difficult choices for local services.
The meeting at the Valley Health...
Council votes to strip Mayor Pro Tem title from Martinez Beltrán
The Morgan Hill City Council voted 4-1 to remove Councilmember Yvonne Martinez Beltrán from her Mayor Pro Tem position following months of controversy stemming from a February incident and subsequent investigation.
The decision came after a heated meeting on Aug. 20 where Martinez Beltrán accused...
‘Kimberly Akimbo’ opens on stage at new venue
Opening Friday, Aug. 29, Limelight Theater presents "Kimberly Akimbo," a darkly comedic drama that explores what it means to live life to its fullest when time is running out.
The play centers on not-quite-16-year-old “Kimberly,” who suffers from a genetic condition that makes her appear...
Tres Pinos festival keeps bluegrass alive
A premier northern California focal point for the preservation, enjoyment, instruction and performance of bluegrass music is in San Benito County, where the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival takes place the second weekend of August every year in Tres Pinos.
The 31st annual festival, Aug....
Grants available from Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Morgan Hill has announced it plans to fund $24,000 in small grants to local nonprofits that support the Morgan Hill community. The application deadline is Oct. 31.
Rotary seeks nonprofit organizations that have unfunded needs for specific items—generally between $500 and $1,500,...
A night out in Morgan Hill
Hundreds of people turned out to enjoy Morgan Hill’s National Night Out on Aug. 5, hosted by the Morgan Hill Police Department and city officials at the Civic Center Plaza on Peak Avenue.
Kids and families spent the evening climbing aboard MHPD patrol cars, Cal...
Religion: Back to school: a lesson worth learning every year
It happens every year. Right around the time kids have mastered the art of sleeping until noon, playing video games all night, and consuming every last snack within a five-mile radius, summer quietly packs up and leaves. Along with the beach trips, popsicles, relaxed...
Dolores Huerta to headline Hollister Visionary Women’s Luncheon
The Latino Coalition of San Benito County has announced that legendary labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta will attend the Annual Visionary Women’s Luncheon, set to take place 11:30am-3pm Aug. 23 at the Elks Lodge in Hollister.
The luncheon will include a silent auction...
MHPD plans DUI checkpoint Aug. 15
As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, the Morgan Hill Police Department announced extra patrols and an upcoming DUI checkpoint to remind motorists to prioritize safety on the roads.
From Aug. 13 through Labor Day on Sept. 1, MHPD...
Gilroy Rodeo draws record crowds
The annual Gilroy Rodeo sold out all three days for the first time in its history this past weekend, drawing approximately 5,500 attendees to celebrate the community’s western heritage in the heart of Silicon Valley.
“We were at capacity,” said Stacey Roberts, the rodeo’s arena...
