Politics

With the Nov. 8 election rapidly approaching, this newspaper is committed to helping the voters of Morgan Hill to become as informed as possible about the candidates and issues in local races. City of Morgan Hill offices that will appear on the ballot include...

In Santa Clara County Supervisor District 1, San Jose Councilmember Sylvia Arenas led on Election Day, and never looked back. On the eighth day of ballot counting, Arenas cemented her victory, roaring to a more than 9,000-vote lead over former council member Johnny Khamis, with...

Several hundred protesters marched in Gilroy on Sunday to voice their disapproval of a federal plan to build an immigration detention facility on agricultural land just outside the city limits. Community organizers and residents gathered June 14 at Arroyo Circle near Gilman Road at Highway...

Julie Raia is running for Morgan Hill City Council District A in order to bring “some fresh perspective” to the city’s government.

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...

The 2022 election season for City of Morgan Hill offices is already underway, as two local residents have already declared their candidacy for seats on the city council. Among the races scheduled for the Nov. 8, 2022 ballot are Morgan Hill Mayor, City Council District...

Updated vote tallies from the June 2 California statewide direct primary show incumbent candidates still holding decisive advantages in Santa Clara County races, with results from the county registrar's office as of 5pm June 8 continuing to reflect strong performances across the board.  Reported turnout...

An election volunteer’s error at a Morgan Hill voting center over the weekend resulted in some voters receiving the wrong ballots, but authorities say the issue was quickly resolved.

A local group of voters will host a series of local meet-the-candidate events in the coming weeks, in advance of the June 2 gubernatorial primary election. Events will take place at the Morgan Hill Grange, and are organized by the South County Silver Democrats.  On...

A series of housing laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in recent memory has prompted an organized group of city officials from throughout the state to gather signatures for an initiative they say will help bring land-use decisions back to local jurisdictions. The “Our Neighborhood...