VTA hosts meetings on interchange project
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has scheduled a series of public meetings on the Highway 101 and State Route 25 interchange project. The purpose of the meetings is to provide commuters with more information about the changes coming to the busy intersection.
The next...
Constantine cruises against write-in campaign
While Morgan Hill Mayor Rich Constantine—the only candidate who qualified to have his name on the Nov. 3 ballot in the mayoral election—has taken an overwhelming percentage of the vote, a late write-in candidate has received 777 votes, according to the registrar’s office.
Loss of CalFresh funding takes toll on families, food pantries
Food pantries across South County are experiencing unprecedented demand following the suspension of SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, with lines wrapping around blocks and new families seeking assistance at rates not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Reach Out Food Pantry in...
Religion: Like a changing tree
The Dhammapada, a collection of sayings of the Buddha, is one of the most widely read and best known Buddhist scriptures. In the Dhammapada, Verse 277, we find this lesson: “All conditioned phenomena are impermanent;” when one sees this with insight-wisdom, one becomes weary of...
Gas prices hit record highs as demand remains strong
California's average price for a gallon of gasoline is the highest in the United States, with Santa Clara County among the most expensive in the state, according to the Automobile Association of America.
As of March 8, the average price for regular gas in California...
Inmate dies at Santa Clara County Jail
A 74-year-old Santa Clara County Main Jail inmate in San Jose died Saturday after being found unresponsive in his jail cell during a welfare check.
The man, who was housed alone, was found unresponsive in his cell in the jail's 2B dorm unit at about...
County celebrates new ambulance fleet at Saint Louise Regional Hospital
A fleet of 12 new ambulances dedicated to transporting patients among the county’s hospitals and medical offices was unveiled at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy on May 9.
The new emergency medical vehicles will improve transport times among Santa Clara Valley Healthcare’s three hospitals—SLRH,...
Evan Kelly designs winning logo for Morgan Hill’s 120th anniversary
Evan Kelly, a Morgan Hill resident and a student of graphic design, produced the winning logo for the City of Morgan Hill’s 120th anniversary celebration.
City officials said Kelly’s design is “celebratory, professional, inviting and timeless.” The logo features elements such as El Toro Mountain,...
Local roots, lasting impact
Lisa Pesta, a Morgan Hill resident for more than 35 years and President and CEO of Meriwest Credit Union, embodies the South Bay’s spirit of growth and empowerment.
As a Bay Area native who has raised her family in the region’s rolling hills and bustling...
Fest hits 40
The 40th Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival unfolded Saturday and Sunday at the Downtown Amphitheater grounds and Depot Street.
On May 25, sunshine mixed with a cool breeze drew thousands of locals and out-of-town visitors for a day of live music, arts and crafts, food booths,...
