Water shortages and fires loom after a dry winter
The weather forecast Monday called for sunshine across California, with barely a cloud on the horizon for the next week or so.
Pour yourself a nice, cool glass of water—and then think about how you’re going to start conserving it.
The lack of rain and snow...
Police blotter: Fireworks, theft, recklessness
Officer in traffic accident
A Santa Clara Police officer was injured after colliding with another vehicle on Monterey Road in Morgan Hill, according to police reports. The officer reportedly experienced lower back pain after the accident. The officer was in Morgan Hill on a training...
New web page offers mental health resources for Morgan Hill public
The Morgan Hill Police Department has created a new web page that offers mental health resources for members of the public.
MHPD said in a press release: “In partnership with the County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services and the South County Suicide Prevention Workgroup,...
Two MHPD veterans promoted to captains’ positions
Two veteran Morgan Hill Police officers have been promoted from within the local department to the rank of captain.
Mario Ramirez and Ramon Ramos—who have worked for MHPD for a combined 40 years—will begin their new posts as captains April 4, says a press release...
State to make Covid-19 vaccine available to all adults starting April 15
California will open Covid-19 vaccine access to all residents age 16 and up starting on April 15 based on expected increases in the supply of vaccine doses, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.
Vaccine doses will first become available statewide to residents age 50 and over...
MHPD accepts tobacco grant to fund community enforcement officer
After the school district board of trustees rejected a tobacco enforcement grant that would have kept a school police officer on the campuses, officials from the California Department of Justice and City of Morgan Hill found a way to keep the funds local and...
Santa Clara County moves into Orange Tier
San Francisco, Santa Clara and Marin counties moved into the state's orange tier of Covid-19 restrictions Tuesday, allowing them to expand indoor capacities for some businesses and reopen bars outdoors.
The three counties join San Mateo County as the only Bay Area counties to proceed...
City and Responsible Growth Coalition reach compromise
Proponents of the Morgan Hill Responsible Growth Coalition and city officials have reached a compromise on an ordinance that would define and prohibit fulfillment and distribution centers in the city limits.
The City of Morgan Hill will host an online town hall meeting with the...
Local memorial will honor Japanese-American veterans
Local residents are raising funds for a memorial to be installed outside the Morgan Hill Library for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, of which local resident Lawson Sakai—who died in June 2020—was a member.
The 442nd RCT served in combat during World War II, and...
Property tax relief available for businesses impacted by Covid-19
The Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office is offering temporary property tax relief to businesses affected by Covid-19.
“This recession is very different than the 2008 Great Recession when we reduced the property assessments of 136,000 homes,” County Assessor Larry Stone said. “The 2008 Recession was...
