Valley Water awards nearly $2B construction contract for Anderson Dam retrofit
Valley Water’s Board of Directors last week announced it has awarded a $1.88 billion to rebuild Anderson Dam east of Morgan Hill.
The contract for the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, to begin in early 2027, was awarded to Flatiron Dragados Sukut ADSRP Joint Venture...
Religion: A unique pioneer holiday
The last week or two in July can mean a number of things. For children, summer vacation is starting to wrap up and thoughts start turning to the coming school year. This is also the time for the Gilroy Garlic Festival.
But if you live...
Gilroy Garlic Festival brings bigger crowd, more vendors
The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus.
The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...
Gilroy Garlic Festival brings bigger crowd, more vendors
The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus.
The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...
Outride Day showcases connection between cycling and health
Nearly 400 people attended Outride Day at Specialized Bicycle Components’ headquarters in Morgan Hill on July 21. The event brought together researchers, educators, community leaders, families, and cyclists to explore the connection between cycling, brain health and well-being.
The day’s program featured the Outride Summit,...
More challengers line up for Morgan Hill council, mayor, trustee elections
A growing field of candidates has filed paperwork or announced plans to run for Morgan Hill’s mayor, City Council and school board seats, according to election officials.
Incumbent Mayor Mark Turner has confirmed he is running for reelection. He faces a challenge from Kristopher Clayton,...
Three motorists die in separate accidents in South Valley
Three people died in separate vehicle accidents in South Valley over the July 25-26 weekend, according to authorities. Two of the crashes involved motorcycles, with their riders pronounced dead after officers responded.
A California Highway Patrol commander emphasized that most accidents are preventable, and urged...
Gilroy Garlic Festival brings bigger crowd, more vendors
The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over the three-day event, organizers said, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028 following its return in 2025 after a yearslong hiatus.
The volunteer-run festival, held July 24-26 at the Hecker Pass Outdoor...
One dead, six injured in shooting at Morgan Hill party
Police are investigating a shooting at a party in north Morgan Hill that left one person dead and six injured on July 25.
At about 10:16pm, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Hale Avenue near Miramonte Avenue for reports of intoxicated people in the...
Indigenous Fashion Show celebrates Native design, culture in South Valley
On Aug. 29, the Pavilion at Bolado Park Event Center will transform into a runway. The Indigenous Fashion Show Gala will celebrate Native designs while featuring Aztec dance, live performances, food and community.
The event is presented 3-9pm by the Indigenous Nations Diversity Network in...
