DA will not file charges in Morgan Hill Nazi flag incident
Authorities said they will not file charges against a person who hung a flag depicting a Nazi swastika on the Burnett Avenue overpass in Morgan Hill.
Santa Clara County Supervising Deputy District Attorney Michel Amaral said the DA’s office has concluded an investigation into the...
Freedom Fest will proceed with extra security, organizers say
While Morgan Hill residents and enthusiasts of public, family-friendly outdoor events may be growing weary of the recent uncertainties surrounding formerly annual gatherings, organizers of one of the city’s most popular celebrations vow to proceed as normal this summer.
And while it is ultimately up...
East MH property owner mulls residential development
An east Morgan Hill property owner has submitted conceptual plans to rezone a vacant 8.4-acre site to allow the construction of up to 13 new homes.
The Morgan Hill Planning Commission on April 12 conducted a “preliminary review” of a possible General Plan amendment that...
Local Scene: Dean’s List; Red Cross blood supply
Flu season may impact Red Cross blood supply
The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to give now and help fight the potential impact of seasonal illnesses and a potentially severe flu season on the blood supply.
A blood drive is scheduled in Morgan...
Bay Area Panthers move to Morgan Hill
The Indoor Football League’s Bay Area Panthers team has chosen Morgan Hill’s Outdoor Sports Center as their practice location for the 2023 season, according to an announcement from the city.
The Panthers’ move includes about 25 players, eight coaches and the team’s operational headquarters for...
Cannabis plants, firearms seized at east Morgan Hill site
Police seized thousands of marijuana plants, nine pounds of processed cannabis and dozens of firearms during a search of an illegal cultivation operation in the Morgan Hill area, according to authorities.
On May 9, officers from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Division...
Santa Clara County lifts indoor mask mandate
Santa Clara County lifted its indoor mask mandate March 2, the last county in the Bay Area to do so following the region's winter surge in Covid-19 cases.
County officials said they expect to meet the third and final benchmark required to lift local masking...
Gavilan College to host Poppy Jasper Film Fest opening ceremonies
The 2024 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival will take place April 10-17, with an opening night celebration set to take place at Gavilan College.
The festival’s April 10 opening ceremony, scheduled to begin at 8pm, will feature local guests and dignitaries, including a land acknowledgment...
Local Scene: Live above the influence at Oct. 11 resource fair in Morgan Hill
The 19th annual Living Above the Influence Community Resource Fair will take place 12-4:30pm Oct. 11 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center Amphitheater, 17000 Monterey Road.
This year’s theme is “From Shadows to Sunshine—Embracing a Brighter Future.” The theme was chosen to remind...
Local Scene: State of the City address is March 8
State of the city
Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner will present the 2023 State of the City Address at 6:30pm March 8 at the Community Playhouse, 17000 Monterey Road. The event will also be recorded and live streamed on the City of Morgan Hill’s Facebook...
