BookSmart to host local authors for Small Business Saturday
In celebration of Small Business Saturday, Morgan Hill’s BookSmart will host a number of local authors Nov. 25 for book signings and a meet-and-greet.
Among the featured local authors is Frank McElvain, who recently published “SFC: A Poor Man’s Battle,” which highlights the life of...
Morgan Hill raises the Pride Flag
City officials and community leaders gathered to raise the Progress Pride flag at Morgan Hill’s Civic Center Plaza June 13, with speakers emphasizing hope and resilience amid what they described as a challenging political climate for LGBTQ+ rights.
The ceremony, emceed by Morgan Hill Human...
Morgan Hill earns clean energy grants
Silicon Valley Clean Energy recently awarded the City of Morgan Hill with two grants that will help the city reach its climate cleanliness goals, according to city staff.
The City of Morgan Hill adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) in 2021, which included a key...
Locals in the spotlight at Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
When the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival rolls into South Valley next week, audiences will be treated to a diverse lineup of films, many created by local talent with deep roots in the host communities.
Named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the...
Initiative banning e-commerce centers will go to voters in 2022
The voters will have the chance in 2022 to approve or reject a city ordinance that prohibits distribution and fulfillment centers in Morgan Hill, but will also get to see these policies in action over the next year-plus as the city council has already...
National Night Out draws crowds to Civic Center Plaza
Thousands of Morgan Hill residents braved the early evening heat Aug. 6 to attend National Night Out, an annual public safety event that aims to promote positive connections between law enforcement agencies and the community.
Morgan Hill Police Department staff handed out free ice cream...
New home turf
A contractor has been busy this month installing an entirely new artificial athletic turf surface at the Live Oak High School football field.
Morgan Hill Unified School District Board of Trustees approved the new turf project at the March 5 board meeting, at a cost...
Vaccination clinic for at-risk scheduled for Sept. 25
The City of Morgan Hill and Safeway will host a free vaccination clinic Sept. 25 for people who are severely immunocompromised. The clinic will take place 9am to 5pm at the Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
The clinic will offer third doses for...
Petition urges Yvonne Martínez Beltrán to resign
A petition calling for Morgan Hill Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martínez Beltrán to resign from the city council has gathered more than 400 signatures since an independent investigation cleared Mayor Mark Turner of assault allegations.
The petition comes as Turner prepares to seek Martínez Beltrán’s...
MHUSD saves with bond refinancing
The Morgan Hill Unified School District announced the successful sale of $37.57 million of 2023 General Obligation Refunding Bonds. The transaction refinances outstanding Series A bonds issued from the 2012 Measure G voter authorization, according to a press release from MHUSD.
Through the bond refinancing,...
