Morgan Hill Library going fine free in 2021
The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) has eliminated late fines for all materials, including books, magazines, music and movies, which took effect Jan. 1.
While SCCLD has not charged late fines for children’s materials for years, the new change covers materials for all ages.
“One...
City expected to OK new distribution center ban
Residents behind a recent anti-fulfillment center initiative said in an online forum March 25 that an agreement reached last week with city officials will help achieve many of the short-term and long-term development goals sought by both the Morgan Hill City Council and the...
Property sale could limit Andy’s Orchard crop
A property for sale in northeast Morgan Hill is an essential part of one of the oldest productive orchard operations in Santa Clara Valley, according to grower Andy Mariani, who currently leases the agricultural site.
Bill would help undocumented disaster victims
Three California assembly members on Tuesday introduced a newly minted bill which, if it becomes law, would bring financial assistance to storm and flood victims who are ineligible for state and federal assistance.
Assembly Bill 513, also known as the California Individual Assistance Act, was...
Religion: Giving you hope and a future
There are times in each of our lives when we wonder, “Have I missed what God has for me? Is it too late for me?” Looking back on opportunities missed (and let’s face it—we all have them) it is easy to find ourselves in...
Health clerks not comfortable giving insulin shots to students
A handful of school health clerks complained to the school board April 18 that district leadership is demanding they administer insulin shots to diabetic students that need the medication during school hours.
County seeks to add homeless healthcare services
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is seeking to expand its $2.9 million annual federal grant for free healthcare services for people without shelter to include clinics operated by O’Connor and St. Louise hospitals, acquired last year.
The county Board of Supervisors Jan. 28 approved a...
Nominations period opens for Nov. 8 election
The nominations period will open on July 18 for candidates who want to run for local offices in the Nov. 8 election. The nominations period closes at 5pm Aug. 12, according to a press release from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Office....
