Local News

New U.S. Census Bureau data released Aug. 12 show that the percentage of White residents — in both Santa Clara County, in California and across the U.S.— declined for the first time in history. The numbers released by the Census Bureau also revealed continuing increases...

K-12 teachers across California will be required to prove their full vaccination status against Covid-19 by mid-October or be subject to weekly testing, state officials announced Wednesday.  The requirement via public health order from the California Department of Public Health will take effect Thursday, according...

In late 2019, a group of local artists and patrons started planning for an open studios tour spotlighting the artists, makers and original creations of Morgan Hill and South County. Working with the city’s Library, Culture and Arts Commission, they even gained a green...

In late August 2020—deep into one of the most devastating fire seasons in California’s history—Morgan Hill Fire Chief Jake Hess was challenged with trying to motivate hundreds of firefighters who were assigned to the massive SCU Lightning Complex fire to the east of Santa...

Two virtual meetings are taking place this week on housing issues in Santa Clara County. The first meeting on Monday will include the cities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Saratoga and Monte Sereno, while the second on Wednesday includes Gilroy, Morgan Hill and unincorporated parts of...

Hunter Stocksick and Zach Souza only got to play one season of lacrosse while they were at Live Oak High, but that didn’t prevent them from earning an opportunity to play at the four-year level.  The recent graduates signed their letter of intent to play...

From a numbers standpoint, Covid was not kind to the Gavilan College football team. Rams coach John Lango said the team lost several players from March 2020 to now, putting Gavilan’s roster number at 44 through the end of July. However, Lango expects the...

The rate of positive Covid-19 cases among the unvaccinated in Santa Clara County is about 25.3 per 100,000 residents, according to a new data dashboard released this week by county officials. By contrast, fully vaccinated residents are testing positive at a rate of 6.8 cases...

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....

Morgan Hill resident Ava Geddes was convicted last week in Santa Clara County Superior Court on charges that she allowed numerous cats to die or become sick while the animals were in her care. Geddes pleaded no contest to one count of felony animal cruelty...