ISPs pick up slack as federal broadband program ends
The Affordable Connectivity Program, a federal program that provides internet access to low-income families, has ended after Congress failed to reach an agreement to keep funding it. Over 23 million households—including thousands in Santa Clara and San Benito counties—will no longer receive federal subsidies...
Religion: How much better the world would be
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed. The Holiday Season is in full swing. The ramp-up started the day after Halloween, thanks to retailers who let us know Christmas is coming and it’s time to get ready!
For many Christians though, there’s another season that...
Munson, Marquez, Andrade lead in MHUSD board election
Incumbent Morgan Hill Unified School District Trustee Mary Patterson is trailing in the early Nov. 5 election results for her seat representing Trustee Area 6 on the board of education.
As of 10pm, challenger Rebecca Munson leads the two-person race for TA6, with about 57%...
City breaks ground for new Butterfield fire station
The empty lot at 17285 Butterfield Blvd.—located between the South County Courthouse and the VTA parking lot—has served a number of public uses since the City of Morgan Hill purchased the land for a future fire station more than a decade ago.
The property was...
Officials begin mailing ballots for June election
Election officials in Santa Clara County on May 9 began mailing ballots for the June 7 primary to the county’s one million registered voters, who will cast 2022's first ballots in local and state races and on some ballot measures.
The vote-by-mail ballots can be...
Students return to campus
Students from pre-Kindergarten to fifth grade at P.A. Walsh STEAM Academy lined up on the playground blacktop Aug. 12 before their first day of school started, almost like a normal day before Covid-19.
The presence of masks on all students and teachers—a requirement on all...
District to honor Morgan Hill graduates with June 6 parade
Morgan Hill Unified School District and the local community will honor the high school class of 2020 with a Saturday morning parade featuring hundreds of new graduates.
‘Christmas on the Hill’ lights extravaganza starts Dec. 8 in Morgan Hill
West Hills Community Church in Morgan HIll invites the public to the fourth annual “Christmas on the Hill” lights extravaganza this holiday season. The free walk-through outdoor event features a vast array of Christmas lights, hand painted life-size displays, themed decorated Christmas trees, light...
Store for the veterans
About eight months ago, Morgan Hill resident Willy Van Cleave’s close friend committed suicide. Almost immediately, Van Cleave, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps and has been retired for a few years, decided he had to do something for the nation’s veterans.
City opens survey on downtown ‘complete streets’ initiative
The City of Morgan Hill continues to seek input from residents and business owners on a potential “complete streets” project for the city’s downtown that is scheduled for discussion at the May 19 city council meeting.
Earlier this week, city staff began circulating an online...
