Local Scene: Gavilan will dedicate new bridge
Local students named to SNHU President’s List
A trio of Morgan Hill residents were named to the Summer 2022 President's List at Southern New Hampshire University.
They are: Casey Conforti, Kendra Stewart and Shantell Schweikart.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700...
Hundreds turn out for National Night Out
The 2021 National Night Out in downtown Morgan Hill was all about the community on Aug. 3.
Police, firefighters and public safety officials handed out stickers and ice cream, played games with energetic kids, and sought to meet as many local residents as they could....
Heat wave descends on South Valley
The National Weather Service is forecasting a heat wave coming to the Bay Area this week, with the hottest day being Wednesday.
A heat advisory is in effect from Tuesday to Thursday. The East Bay is predicted to have the highest temperatures, reaching the mid...
Assemblymember Gail Pellerin leads fight to ban deep fake political ads
A suite of five bills introduced this week seeks to protect election integrity from bad actors using AI, especially on social media.
Concerned that AI-generated fake political ads can discourage voter participation, 28th District Democratic Assemblymember Gail Pellerin of Santa Cruz said she’ll propose a...
Grass fire contained on Dunne Ave.
Firefighters on June 14 contained two vegetation fires in southern Santa Clara Valley, including a grass fire near the intersection of Dunne Avenue and Highway 101 in Morgan Hill.
The blaze, dubbed the “Dunne Fire” on CalFire’s social media channels, burned about one-quarter acre of...
Founders Dinner celebrates Morgan Hill history
Since 1969, the Morgan Hill Historical Society’s Founders Dinner has recognized and honored the local residents—living and departed—who have helped create and preserve the local community from generation to generation.
Serving as one of the nonprofit society’s key fundraisers each year, the Founders Dinner’s chief...
Local Scene: Back to Blues; academic honors; watering restrictions
Gavilan music faculty take the stage
Gavilan College will host the Bach to Blues concert on March 19 at 7:30pm at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. in Gilroy.
The concert will feature performances by the college’s music faculty as well as special guests.
Tickets...
Religion: Have a healthy summer—It’s the ‘religious’ thing to do!
Aah! Summertime! Here we are, many of us stretched out in front of the television set, munching on snacks, with our iPhones stuck in one hand while playing video games with the other. Perfect, right?
Actually, we should answer no! Summer has a higher purpose!...
Local Scene: PG&E to begin burying powerlines
Mays named to Dean’s List
Chad Donald Mays of Morgan Hill has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2021-22 academic year. Mays, a junior majoring in sports media and communication, was named to the...
Live Oak softball, baseball teams have their seasons end in CCS playoffs
The Live Oak High softball team’s season came to an end in a Central Coast Section Division III playoff semifinal loss to Salinas High May 24 at the Salinas Sports Complex. The Acorns finished the season 12-13 after losing to Salinas High for the...
