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Dozens of original works created by elementary school students in Santa Clara County are on display for public viewing at the Morgan Hill Courthouse.  The works were submitted through the court’s 2025 art contest, according to a press release from Santa Clara County Superior Court....

The Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative recently launched online galleries sharing pre-approved design plans for accessory dwelling units in local cities, including Gilroy and Morgan Hill. The launch includes an online design and planning tool, making it easier for homeowners to add ADUs to their...

Morgan Hill’s City Attorney of nine years, Donald Larkin, announced his retirement Wednesday. His service will end July 25, after serving as the city's chief legal advisor since 2016. The announcement comes as Larkin prepares to transition into an interim role through a contract with...

The Santa Clara County Superior Court, in partnership with Catalyst Community, this week announced the grand reopening of the children’s waiting room at the Morgan Hill Courthouse, 301 Diana Ave. The enhanced facility reopened to the public on July 14.  The free, first-come, first-served waiting...

An independent investigation found no credible evidence that Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner physically assaulted or retaliated against Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martínez Beltrán during a February city council meeting, according to a report released this week. The investigation, conducted by private firm Kramer Workplace...

Gavilan College aims to boost student enrollment even more with Rock and Enroll Day on Aug. 2.  The event, scheduled for 9am-2pm, is designed to help new and continuing students to prepare for the fall semester by providing access to key services in a single...

Praise be to the gods of pizza and pasta, and wine. Fridays and Saturdays have already become legend at Little Uvas and DeRose Vineyards on Fitzgerald Avenue in San Martin, where the hospitality flows like wine, and the woodfired pizza oven turns out pies...

The Morgan Hill Post Office is helping to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the city’s Independence Day parade with a special commemorative postcard that was handed out by Pony Express Riders along the July 4 parade route.  Each postcard received the commemorative pictorial cancellation when...

We all know someone who seems to be cheerful and happy no matter their circumstances, as well as someone who can never be satisfied. So, what’s the difference between the two?   I believe that in some way, gratitude is a major contributor to one’s glass...

A summer group show at Morgan Hill’s newest gallery, CURA, is now showcasing the work of 40 artists through the end of August.  The work by CURA Contemporary’s represented and exhibited artists fills the first and second floors of the gallery that include a variety...