Assemblymember Gail Pellerin leads fight to ban deep fake political ads
A suite of five bills introduced this week seeks to protect election integrity from bad actors using AI, especially on social media.
Concerned that AI-generated fake political ads can discourage voter participation, 28th District Democratic Assemblymember Gail Pellerin of Santa Cruz said she’ll propose a...
County land purchase expands Uvas Canyon Park in Morgan Hill
The Santa Clara County Parks Department purchased a 95-acre parcel (2026 Uvas Canyon Addition) adjacent to Uvas Canyon County Park in Morgan Hill. The property will expand the park’s boundary and provide alternative routes for connector trails envisioned in a countywide master plan, according...
Religion: Abrahamic religions rooted in peace
“Happy Holidays” is the cheerful greeting we encounter this time of year. Many of the world’s religions celebrate a variety of holidays during what may feel like the darkest time of year in the Northern Hemisphere. Many use fire and lights to brighten up...
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...
Local student is finalist in special districts video contest
A Sobrato High School student is in the running to win a scholarship prize for a video that aims to educate voters about special districts.
Local Scene: May 17 blood drive, MH resident wins aviation scholarship
Blood drive May 17 at Grace Hill Church
Grace Hill Church in Morgan Hill will host a community blood drive from 11:30am to 4pm May 17. Grace Hill Church is located at 16970 De Witt Ave.
The blood drive will be conducted in partnership with Stanford...
Gun buyback nets 289 unwanted firearms
Despite drenching rain and strong winds, people weren’t deterred when it came to dropping off unwanted guns Saturday during a gun buyback program staged by Santa Clara County law agencies and the District Attorney’s Office.
Spread out in several tents with a motor vehicle drive-thru...
Morgan Hill fire chief recognized for SCU Complex leadership
In late August 2020—deep into one of the most devastating fire seasons in California’s history—Morgan Hill Fire Chief Jake Hess was challenged with trying to motivate hundreds of firefighters who were assigned to the massive SCU Lightning Complex fire to the east of Santa...
Update: Three families displaced by Dougherty fire
Two fires in Morgan Hill in the past week burned numerous structures—including two homes—and displaced three families and torched a couple acres of vegetation, according to authorities.
About 9pm June 21, CalFire, Santa Clara County and San Jose Fire personnel responded to a structure fire...
Rotary Club offers grants for trades careers, education, training
Rotary Club of Morgan Hill is accepting applications for grants for local residents who are seeking careers in the trades.
The Darren Dean Vocational Education Grant program offers financial support to people age 17 and older who live within the boundaries of the Morgan Hill...
