Live Oak tops Sobrato in long-awaited return of the El Toro Bowl
With over 2,000 people in attendance to watch host Live Oak beat Sobrato 41-20 in the much-anticipated return of the El Toro Bowl on Sept. 23, Bulldogs coach Joel Rueda might have summed up the mood best afterward.
“It was Live Oak over Sobrato, but...
South Valley Civic Theatre’s family-friendly ‘Honk! Jr.’ opens Oct. 1
South Valley Civic Theatre’s upcoming performance of “Honk! Jr.” is truly a family affair, in more ways than one.
Adapted for the youngsters, the family-friendly show is based on “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Andersen, which follows a baby duck named Ugly who is...
Monument installation symbolizes global peace
Marty Cheek has a plan to achieve global peace by Christmas Day in 2040.
He admits people will roll their eyes at this point, but he remains undeterred.
“It’s ambitious, it’s audacious, it’s also 100% doable,” he said.
Cheek, the publisher of Life Media Group, which produces...
Local Scene: South Valley Symphony plays Oct. 9; Pumpkin Patch open now
Symphony season begins Oct. 9
South Valley Symphony will open its 49th season Sunday, Oct. 9 with a concert of music entirely by American composers.
Maestro Anthony Quartuccio will lead the orchestra in a “Made in America!” program that will open with the National Anthem and...
Properties on the move from commercial to residential
Two major housing projects in the works in Morgan Hill are proposed on land that has long been classified for commercial use.
The developments are both in the planning stages on the north side of town, and together would add a total of 218 units...
Upstart Sobrato High boys and girls water polo teams are on the road again
The Sobrato High boys and girls water polo teams might as well be called the Road Warriors this season.
Due to lingering issues at their home pool, the Bulldogs won’t have a single home match this year. While it’s far from an ideal situation, neither...
Religion: The Shofar’s Call at Rosh Hashanah—The Jewish New Year
When a soloist holds a note for a very long time, the audience is mesmerized. They guess how much longer the note will play and express excitement upon the conclusion.
One of the most recognizable symbols of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, is the...
Sobrato’s strong defense not enough against Gilroy
Defense was the name of the game when the Gilroy and Sobrato football teams squared off on Sept. 17. Though the host Mustangs came away with a 27-14 win, the result was closer than the score indicated.
Gilroy’s defensive line was unstoppable, breaking through to...
Local Scene: Academic honors, Climate Action Week
Valencia joins University Iowa Class of 2026
The University of Iowa continues to attract high-achieving students. This fall’s incoming first-year class includes Nyla Valencia, of Morgan Hill, who plans to pursue a degree in biology, says a press release from the University of Iowa.
Collectively, the...
Crawl for a cause
Mild temperatures and sunny skies made for the perfect afternoon Sept. 17 to spend time outdoors with friends, family members—and nearly 20 craft breweries at the Downtown Morgan Hill Brew Crawl.
The annual event—sponsored by the Morgan Hill Downtown Association—allowed ticket holders to sample beers...
