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The local Poppy Jasper International Film Festival was recently named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine—a prestigious recognition that PJIFF producers say validates all the work and dedication that has gone into growing the South Valley event...

Longtime Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren holds a commanding lead in the Nov. 5 election for the 18th congressional seat.  According to the California Secretary of State’s office, Lofgren has received more than 82,400 votes, or 63% of the ballots counted, in the Nov....

Hwang graduates Soonbee Hwang, of Morgan Hill, graduated with a bachelor of science in data science, information science, from University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Hwang graduated in August 2024.  Celebrate Day of the Dead A Day of the Dead celebration will take place at Magical Bridge Playground in Morgan Hill...

More ballots counted have not resulted in any lead changes in City of Morgan Hill election races as of late Nov. 12, according to the latest results from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office.  Although his lead has slipped some since the initial...

Halloween fun at Magical Bridge Join the City of Morgan Hill and its Parks & Recreation team for spooky fun at the Magical Bridge Playground from 3:30-5:30pm Oct. 19. The playground is located at 171 West Edmundson Ave.  Activities include a flash mob dance routine, face...

Mark Turner is on his way to reelection to his second term as mayor of Morgan Hill, with early Nov. 5 election results showing him leading Yvonne Martinez Beltran by more than 2,300 votes.  Results posted just after 8:45pm by the Santa Clara County Registrar...

South Valley Civic Theatre once again steps up to conquer the stage with the 2013 Revival production of “Pippin.”  Opening Nov. 16 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, the show promises to deliver stunning performances, vibrant choreography and acrobatics and an unforgettable story that resonates...

The Amah Mutsun Land Trust recently announced that four new board members have been appointed to the Gilroy based nonprofit’s board of directors.  The new members are Susan True, Amanda Serenyi, Guillermo Rodriguez and Robert ‘Perl’ Perlmutter, says a press release from the trust.  “We at...

In the heart of Morgan Hill, BookSmart has long been more than just a bookstore—it has been a cherished meeting place, a learning hub  and a cornerstone for locals of all ages.  This month, the independent bookstore is inviting the community to celebrate its 30th...

The first phase of construction for Gavilan College’s new Hollister campus—which includes a 34,000-square-foot building with classrooms, labs, a cafe, resource center and more—is completed.  Gavilan representatives, public officials and members of the South Valley community gathered at the campus, located at 505 Fairview Road—on...