Local News

Santa Clara Valley residents ordered to evacuate to escape the SCU Lightning Complex fire can find shelter at the Milpitas Library starting at 5pm this evening.

Authorities continue to warn of harmful and deteriorating air quality as smoke drifts into the South Valley region from numerous wildfires burning in the Bay Area, Salinas Valley and beyond.

Henry W. Coe State Park is closed to all user entry and activity until further notice due to a number of wildfires.

The owner of the Ford Store Morgan Hill in July secured a tax incentive deal with the City of Morgan Hill to help open a new car dealership on Condit Road.

The National Weather Service since last Friday has issued excessive heat warnings every day in the Bay Area and beyond. Those advisories are likely to continue through this weekend.

With only a single candidate qualifying for each of Morgan Hill’s mayor and city treasurer races on the Nov. 3 ballot, the city council this week will consider appointing Rich Constantine and Caitlin Robinett Jachimowicz, respectively, to the posts.

Some PG&E customers in Morgan Hill reported they have been notified that the utility company may shut off electricity some time between 3pm and 10pm Aug. 17.

The National Weather Service recorded a scorching 115 degrees in South County Aug. 16 as a heat wave continues to bake the state.

The City of Morgan Hill has opened the lobby of its Centennial Recreation Center, 171 West Edmundson Avenue, as a cooling center.

Authorities are warning residents of scorching temperatures approaching in Santa Clara County, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and beyond, starting Friday and continuing well into next week.