Religion: Memorial Day—And we remember them
For any who have served overseas in times of war or received news of the death of a loved one from such a conflict, Memorial Day is forever changed. Our hearts grow heavy, eyes laden with held back tears, and old wounds and losses...
Food, flying and fun at San Martin Airport
Local families, visitors and aviation enthusiasts celebrated the many benefits of the San Martin Airport at the annual Food Truck Fly-In May 21.
Attendees were able to walk the airport’s flightline of parked aircraft on display, learn about the various uses of the county airport...
Morgan Hill raises flag for Pride Month
The City of Morgan Hill hosted a Pride Flag raising ceremony May 21 at the city’s civic center campus on Peak Avenue. The rainbow flag, which represents the LGBTQ community, will fly over several of the city’s facilities throughout June, which is celebrated as...
School district announces new leadership staff
Morgan Hill Unified School District has recently hired three new faculty members for key leadership roles: director of elementary education, a middle school principal and the director of grounds and maintenance, according to district staff.
Dr. Julie Aguirre-Jacinto is MHUSD’s new Director of Elementary Education,...
Live Oak softball, baseball teams have their seasons end in CCS playoffs
The Live Oak High softball team’s season came to an end in a Central Coast Section Division III playoff semifinal loss to Salinas High May 24 at the Salinas Sports Complex. The Acorns finished the season 12-13 after losing to Salinas High for the...
Local Scene: Golf tourney raises $100K in Morgan Hill for mental health
Golf tourney raises $100K in Morgan Hill
The Valle Monte League nonprofit, along with sponsors and golfers, raised more than $100,000 for mental health services at the 2nd annual Drive Fore Mental Health golf tournament in Morgan Hill, according to a press release.
The fundraising event—hosted...
Gavilan College selects new leader
Gavilan College has selected its new superintendent-president.
Pedro Avila comes from Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), where he serves as Vice President of Student Services.
College officials are negotiating Avila’s contract, and the college will place the employment agreement on the agenda for public review and...
Homeless census shows decline in unsheltered population
Despite pandemic fears, Santa Clara County has experienced a smaller increase in homelessness than expected, and saw a decrease in unsheltered individuals in the first homeless census in three years.
In response to the preliminary survey results released May 16, county and city of San...
Construction begins on 389-unit apartment complex in Morgan Hill
The developer of a 389-unit apartment complex off Sutter Boulevard in Morgan Hill is eyeing completion of the project in late 2023.
Construction started in April on the project, known as Vida. The developer, MBK Rental Living, is planning a groundbreaking ceremony with local officials...
Under court order, city council nixes non-contiguous district map
The Morgan Hill City Council this week finally selected a new district map that legal and demographic experts agree complies with state and federal laws.
The council met May 18 to consider a new redistricting map, pursuant to a Santa Clara County Superior Court order...

















