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May 9, 2025

Rep. Zoe Lofgren answers questions

After celebrating the holidays with her family and recovering from a bout of Covid, Zoe Lofgren flew back to Washington, DC on Jan. 2 to begin her new term representing California’s 18th Congressional District in the US Congress. The district follows Highway 101 from...

Dozens of new state laws take effect for the new year

California lawmakers in 2024 introduced 4,821 bills, but most of them were tossed or otherwise rejected during the months-long legislative process during which most never saw the light of day. Just 1,206 made it to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, with 1,017 getting signed into law...

Elected Morgan Hill officials sworn in

Two new Morgan Hill City Council members, the new City Treasurer and the reelected mayor were sworn in for office at the Dec. 11 council meeting.  Miriam T. Vega and Soraida Iwanaga took their seats at the dais—for council districts A and C, respectively—following the...

Mayor, new city officials to be sworn in Dec. 11

Morgan Hill’s two new city council members and city treasurer, as well as the re-elected mayor, will be sworn in at an inauguration ceremony at 6pm Dec. 11 at council chambers at 17555 Peak Ave.  Sworn in will be Mayor Mark Turner, Council member-elect Miriam...

Calmatters: Top Democrats say they’ll make California affordable

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The leaders of the state Legislature have a message for voters: We know you’re frustrated with how expensive California is—and we’re going to fix it. After a painful election that sparked recriminations and soul searching among Democrats across the country, state Senate President Pro Tem...

Rivas re-elected as Assembly Speaker

Robert Rivas, who represents 29th California district, was re-elected this week as Speaker of the California State Assembly.  Rivas, of Hollister, now begins his second year as Assembly Speaker following a unanimous vote by his Democratic colleagues on Dec. 2.  “I am filled with great pride...

Gavilan College receives federal funds for STEM education for Latino students

U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced this week that Gavilan College will receive $375,000 from the National Science Foundation to support STEM education for Latino students. “Diversity in the STEM workforce matters, and I am glad to see Gavilan College is implementing an innovative program...

Morgan Hill election: The latest results

More ballots counted have not resulted in any lead changes in City of Morgan Hill election races as of late Nov. 12, according to the latest results from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office.  Although his lead has slipped some since the initial...

Morgan Hill election: The latest results from Nov. 5 balloting

More ballots counted have not resulted in any lead changes in City of Morgan Hill election races as of late Nov. 5, according to the latest results from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office.  Mayor Mark Turner holds a commanding lead over challenger...

Religion: A Christian response to the election

At the time of writing, we are just days away from another presidential election here in the U.S.  Depending on your viewpoint, you may be excited, disappointed or frustrated at the results of the election.  Yet no matter who has won, the response of Christians...

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