Religion: Why I believe in God
Although serving as the Bishop for the Gilroy congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints keeps me quite busy, it’s not my day job. I have worked for over 30 years in the tech industry as a software engineer. Over those...
Morgan Hill plans summertime 4th Saturday events series
The City of Morgan Hill this summer is bringing the 4th Saturday Downtown Street Series to town, closing a downtown street to vehicle traffic to offer immersive activities for residents and visitors one day per month from August through October.
The events are scheduled for...
Gavilan College breaks ground for new San Benito campus
Nearly two decades after Gavilan College purchased property for a new San Benito County campus, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony June 16 at the Fairview Road site.
Plans for the new local community college campus site, which is located at the intersection of Highway 25,...
Local Scene: Academic honors, coffee with the mayor
Briones makes dean’s list
Jason Briones, of Morgan Hill, was one of 264 students named to the spring 2023 dean's list at Presbyterian College. This honor recognizes students who have achieved between a 3.3 and a 3.9-grade point average for a semester, and is a...
District declares water conservation ‘a way of life’
Local water district officials on June 13 adopted new permanent water use restrictions, as well as a process to enforce them even during non-drought periods.
The Valley Water board of directors unanimously approved a resolution “declaring that water conservation must be a way of life...
Religion: Why interfaith dialogue is important in our communities
Our world has become a global village.
No longer do we need to go to “exotic” lands to encounter the splendor of the faith traditions of humankind. Our cities, villages and neighborhoods are now populated with the peoples of the world. This rich and emerging...
Study: Human-caused climate change blamed for uptick in wildfires
Human-caused climate change may be playing a significant role in fueling the surge of devastating wildfires in California, according to a new study from a Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientist and other collaborators.
The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,...
Morgan Hill embarks on first Transportation Master Plan
The City of Morgan Hill is beginning to prepare its first-ever Transportation Master Plan, which will consider not just traffic projections but all of the city’s transportation needs as the community grows.
The city council at the June 7 meeting unanimously approved a consultant agreement...
South Valley Civic Theatre’s ‘Matilda’ brings childhood joys, struggles to the stage
Generations of families have grown up with the wacky and whimsical works of Roald Dahl, engrossed in the tales of impossibly large peaches, Wonka Bars and friendly giants.
South Valley Civic Theatre is drawing from the mind of the literary icon, bringing a young genius...
Mayor changes mind on ‘adult cabaret show’ discussion
Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner last week wanted the city to consider adding requirements for businesses that host “adult cabaret shows,” but reversed course after the owner of a local venue he had in mind agreed to make its events less visible from outside.
Before...
