Police: Morgan Hill man arrested for fireworks, narcotics
After responding to repeated calls over the last several months regarding loud explosions throughout Morgan Hill, police recently arrested a local man who had illegal fireworks and explosive devices at his home, according to authorities.
The suspect, Joseph Robert Adona, 25, was also in possession...
City paid $38K to Fair Maps Act lawsuit plaintiffs’ attorney
The City of Morgan Hill paid just over $38,000 in attorney’s fees to the plaintiffs who won a lawsuit earlier this year that accused the city of violating state redistricting law, according to city staff.
City Attorney Don Larkin said the city has paid attorney...
Live Oak’s ‘X’ factor propels Acorns to victory
From the moment Xavier Catano put on a Live Oak High uniform, he’s been a difference-maker. In the season-opener against visiting Gilroy High on Aug. 27, the junior standout had a career-best performance in the Acorns’ 41-26 win.
Catano scored three touchdowns—including a 70-yard TD...
Local blood drive aims to combat shortage
The American Red Cross has faced a “concerning” drop in blood and platelet donations this summer, according to the organization, and donors are needed to make an appointment to give in August to help prevent a blood shortage.
The decline in donations has caused the...
Shoe Palace makes big delivery to local nonprofit
A donation from Shoe Palace to a Morgan Hill nonprofit will allow hundreds of local families in need to have new shoes and clothing for the holidays.
Employees from Shoe Palace on Nov. 10 delivered a cargo van full of the store’s merchandise from the...
County to announce new reopening order
Santa Clara County officials are expected to issue a new health order for reopening next week, despite an uptick in COVID-19 cases across the region and state.
Federal lawsuit targets Morgan Hill natural gas ban
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued the cities of Morgan Hill and Petaluma over their ordinances banning natural gas infrastructure in new construction.
The complaint, filed Jan. 5 in the Northern District of California, says the cities’ bans violate federal law by restricting consumer...
Valley Water postpones decision on homeless encampment ban
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors on July 9 held off on a decision regarding an ordinance that would prohibit homeless encampments along waterways in the water district’s jurisdiction.
After hours’ worth of public testimony from speakers on both sides of the...
Local Scene: Where’s Waldo?
Find Waldo to win prizes
Where’s Waldo?
It’s an age-old question, one that Morgan Hill residents will try to answer.
Throughout July, BookSmart continues the tradition of hosting a month-long event known as Find Waldo Local, during which kids can crawl over town looking for small figurines...
Police briefs: Three arrested during traffic stop
Morgan Hill Police arrested a 20-year-old man who had allegedly exposed himself to a child in an online video game chat, according to authorities.
