Local Scene: Friends of the Library celebrate 50 years in Morgan Hill
Friends turn 50
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Friends of the Morgan Hill Library on Oct. 26, with a live music performance by Ibiza Vibe, a popular guitar duo who play flamenco and Latin rhythms. The performance begins at 11am, and there will be...
Youth take stage at Bach To Blues show
The Hollister High School Winter Percussion Ensemble took their talents to the stage earlier this month.
The youth band, led by Director Michael Tabrizi, performed March 16 at Gavilan College for the annual Bach To Blues concert at the college’s theater at the main campus...
Renaissance Faire celebrates 20th anniversary
The Northern California Renaissance Faire will soon wrap up its 20th anniversary year at Casa de Fruta in Hollister, with one last weekend allowing guests to step back in time for medieval revelry, camaraderie, entertainment and competition.
The festival features merchandise from fine artisans and...
Teen dies in Jan. 29 crash in San Benito County
An 18-year-old passenger died in a vehicle crash on San Justo Road in San Benito County Jan. 29, according to authorities.
About 5:03pm Jan. 29, the driver of a vehicle lost control of the car while traveling east on San Justo Road, east of San...
Morgan Hill restaurant selected for national TV show
A beloved local seafood establishment will soon find itself in the national spotlight as “America's Best Restaurants” brings its traveling roadshow to a restaurant that has been serving the community for more than two decades.
Rosy’s at the Beach, a fixture in downtown Morgan Hill...
Local Scene: Students elected to Phi Kappa Phi
Morgan Hill residents Manraj Pabla and Mayra Jakaitis were recently elected to membership into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Both are students at San Jose State University.
Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest “and most selective” honor society for all academic disciplines,...
Thousands of volunteers join 40th annual Coastal Cleanup
Thousands of volunteers flocked to the California coast and waterways on Sept. 21 to participate in the 40th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day.
The event, which is the largest single-day volunteer event in the world, according to Guinness World Records, invited eco-friendly volunteers across the...
Local scout gets creative for the community
For 48 years, the Magic Ship of Christmas has ferried Santa through the streets of Morgan Hill, spreading holiday cheer with its sparkling Christmas lights, festive music and joyful presence. This annual tradition has become a beloved part of the community, operated by Scout...
Community Solutions announces leadership transition
After a stellar career at its helm, Community Solutions President & CEO Erin O’Brien has announced her retirement from the South County nonprofit organization, according to the board of directors. O’Brien’s retirement is effective Dec. 31.
Taking her place after 2025 will be Rachel Montoya,...
