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Little Theatre Productions of Gilroy is bringing the heartwarming musical “Honk! Jr.” to the stage beginning March 21. Directed and produced by mother-daughter duo Rebecca and Hilary Little, the show at the Gilroy High School Theater features a cast of about 80 performers aged 6-17...

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has scheduled a series of public meetings on the Highway 101 and State Route 25 interchange project. The purpose of the meetings is to provide commuters with more information about the changes coming to the busy intersection.  The next...

As the first blooms of spring adorn Morgan Hill, we invite you to be part of the 42nd Annual Wildflower Run, a cherished tradition offering participants of all ages and abilities a family-friendly, healthy and fun activity, among scenic routes, along with a day...

Following the successful 20th annual Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition held last weekend, Gavilan College's Music Program is preparing for its landmark 25th Bach to Blues concert at 7pm March 15 in the Gavilan College Theater. The college has announced exciting guest performers for this...

City officials have unveiled a new health initiative aimed at improving residents’ well-being through a coordinated approach between local government, businesses and community members. The “Healthy Morgan Hill” initiative, in development for nearly two years, will kick off May 10. During a recent stakeholder meeting,...

Morgan Hill City Council member Yvonne Martinez Beltran was named Woman of the Year for the California Senate’s 15th District, according to State Sen. Dave Cortese’s office.  Martinez Beltran was recognized for the honor on the floor of the state Senate March 10, during the...

Dr. Sara Cody—a nationally recognized public health official who was a leader and a pioneer in the Bay Area’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic—has announced her retirement from her position as Santa Clara County Health Officer.  Cody has served the county for more than 25...

The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce this week completed the announcement of the 2025 Celebrate award winners.  Awardees announced this week are Volunteer of the Year Patty Skovron; Student of the Year Ethan Lai; Teacher of the Year Christopher DeMelo; Small Business of the Year...

Morgan Hill residents should prepare for significant traffic disruptions as Valley Water begins the final phase of the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project, a long-awaited infrastructure improvement meant to transform the city’s flood management capabilities. The project, which has been on the books for...

Dr. Scott Benninghoven is hanging up his scalpel after 35 years of transforming lives in the operating rooms of Saint Louise Regional Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of healing that has touched thousands in South County and beyond. “It is strange to look back. It’s...