Covid-19 testing offered in Morgan Hill Sept. 22
The City of Morgan Hill and Santa Clara County will offer free Covid-19 testing at the Council Chamber Building on Sept. 22.
U.S. Census: Asian population now dominant group in Santa Clara County
New U.S. Census Bureau data released Aug. 12 show that the percentage of White residents — in both Santa Clara County, in California and across the U.S.— declined for the first time in history.
The numbers released by the Census Bureau also revealed continuing increases...
South Valley celebrates ‘legend’ Sig Sanchez
Local and regional representatives and public officials held an early 100th birthday celebration last week for South Valley political icon, Gilroy Hall of Famer and longtime farmer Sig Sanchez.
Lowney sworn in as Santa Clara County judge
Gilroy resident and former longtime prosecutor Stephen Lowney was recently sworn in as one of Santa Clara County Superior Court’s newly appointed judges.
An Aug. 18 oath of office ceremony “symbolically recognizes Judge Lowney’s long-standing dedication to the field of law and his exceptional legal...
A rockin’ cause: Day on the Ridge raises $154K-plus for St. Joseph’s Family Center
Day on the Ridge returned to a Gilroy family’s home Sunday, featuring a full day’s lineup of live bands, raising more than $150,000 for a local nonprofit and bringing together hundreds of locals and visitors in the spirit of charity and camaraderie.
The May 28...
Evacuation warning lifted for some neighborhoods
Some residents east of Morgan Hill and Gilroy now have more freedom to stay at home, as CalFire has lifted evacuation warnings for some neighborhoods in eastern Santa Clara County.
Veterans Day ceremony canceled
The annual downtown Morgan Hill Veterans Day ceremony has been canceled due to Covid-19 restrictions against public gatherings, according to city staff.
Panthers win IFL national championship
The Bay Area Panthers capped off their thrilling 2023 season with a victory in the Indoor Football League’s National Championship game Aug. 5 in Henderson, Nev., where they beat the Sioux Falls Storm 51-41.
The win marks the Morgan Hill-based Panthers’ first championship in the...
Off to a flying start, Oakwood Hawks eye league, CCS, NorCal and possible state titles
Even with an outstanding 13-1 start, the Oakwood High boys basketball team said it hasn’t come close to reaching its potential yet.
“There is a way to go to hit that ceiling,” longtime Hawks coach Kort Jensen said. “That’s why we’re trying to think outside...
Record temperatures take a toll on South Valley
The historic heat wave that has gripped most of California this week has resulted in broken temperature records, prompted cities and counties to open public “cooling centers” for the vulnerable, limited outdoor school activities—and might have even damaged a stretch of highly traveled asphalt...
