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Santa Clara Family Health Plan on July 28 commemorated the start of construction of its newest public facility, the South County Community Resource Center in Gilroy. The resource center, set to open in early 2026, will serve residents of Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San...

Police recently arrested a Gilroy man on suspicion of impaired driving. It was the seventh time the suspect has been accused of DUI, authorities said.  A sheriff’s sergeant was on patrol in San Martin when a white sedan almost rear-ended his vehicle at high speed...

South Valley Symphony is seeking volunteers to perform and to serve on its nonprofit board of directors.  Musical talent is wanted on stage, with rehearsals starting Aug. 28 for the next SVS concert scheduled for Oct. 12. Violinists, violists, cellists and double bassists are especially...

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...

Morgan Hill Police arrested a suspect and recovered stolen cash in two separate recent elder financial fraud cases.  The cases were reported to the Morgan Hill Police Department on July 23. In the first reported incident, an elderly resident reported their computer had displayed a...

Anita Hin, owner of Lombardo’s Donuts, is working to maintain her family business during the ongoing flurry of construction activity in Morgan Hill. The shop has served the community since 1966 and has remained in Hin’s family for about 40 years, passing from her uncle...

The Gilroy Garlic Festival returned Friday after a six-year absence, drawing thousands of visitors from across the country to the South County Grove at Gilroy Gardens for three days of garlicky food, live entertainment and community fundraising. The festival, which ran July 25-27, marked its...

Morgan Hill is simultaneously implementing several major infrastructure and residential projects this summer, investing in flood control, clean energy initiatives and diverse types of new housing across the city. “There’s definitely more projects than usual going on this summer,” said Chris Ghione, Morgan Hill Assistant...

An independent investigation found no evidence to support allegations that Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner physically assaulted Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martínez Beltrán during a February council meeting, according to findings presented at a special city council meeting July 22. The investigation concluded that all...

The 5th Annual Morgan Hill Children’s Business Fair is getting ready to transform the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center Amphitheater area into a bustling, vibrant youth marketplace. This highly anticipated event—coming up on Aug. 2—showcases young entrepreneurial talent and community spirit. The fair began...