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Gavilan College honored its largest graduating class in school history May 24, awarding 1,779 associate degrees and certificates during a ceremony at the college’s Gilroy campus. It was Gavilan’s 105th commencement ceremony.  “Class of 2025, congratulations. You are a part of history,” Gavilan College Superintendent...

The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce added three new members to its board of directors to close out 2020.

Cura Contemporary art center will celebrate its grand opening in the new Edes Building in downtown Morgan Hill Nov. 16.  The building, itself an architectural landmark that boasts a unique modern design, features two floors of art exhibition space with works by more than 40...

Managers of California’s two main water storage and delivery systems on March 22 announced increases to forecasted water allocations for millions of people and vast tracts of farmland. The state Department of Water Resources, which runs the State Water Project, said its anticipated water deliveries...

A Morgan Hill man is suspected of killing a woman during a confrontation at a local hotel Dec. 22, according to police. The Morgan Hill Police Department reported that officers arrested William Sutherland, 42, on suspicion of murder after gathering evidence at the scene of...

Jubenal Rodriguez knows the importance of having a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) on campus. The latter are mainstays at most or all of the private schools with strong athletic programs like those in the West Catholic League.  To be without one is a...

Firearms—even those carried by lawful permit holders—are formally prohibited from Morgan Hill’s government offices and other sites after a recent city council decision.  An ordinance approved unanimously by the five-member Morgan Hill Council on May 3 prohibits firearms in “sensitive places,” as defined by recent...

Summer activities are set to resume in Morgan Hill. Using the National Federation of State High Schools Association (NFHS), the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC), and the Santa Clara County and California Department of Public Health orders related to COVID-19 restrictions, the Morgan Hill...

Dr. Roger Chiou of Saint Louise Regional Hospital was the first South County recipient of the new Covid-19 vaccine Thursday afternoon.

South Valley Civic Theatre continues its new season with “Finding Nemo Jr.,” a coming-of-age story featuring an all-youth cast that finds the value of taking risks and trusting in yourself, your family and your friends. Disney’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” is the musical adaptation of the...