VTA proposes cuts to South County service
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is requesting public feedback on its 2021 Transit Service Plan, which proposes various scenarios for service changes and reductions due to the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19: By the numbers
As of Sept. 28, Santa Clara County and Johns Hopkins University reported the following numbers of Covid-19 cases and deaths in the world, nation and local jurisdictions.
COVID-19 CASES BY THE NUMBERS
As of Sept. 28:
World: 33,224,222 cases; 999,298 deaths
U.S.: 7,134,874 cases; 204,905 deaths
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Youth Alliance distributing thousands of masks
Youth Alliance has partnered with MedShare in an effort to distribute Disney masks throughout the underserved regions of San Benito and South Santa Clara counties.
The cloth face coverings will be prioritized for distribution with children and families and in those areas of high need.
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Chamber seeking applicants for three board seats
The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for three vacant seats on the organization’s board of directors.
Rivas promotes more Covid-19 help for farmworkers
California Assemblymember Robert Rivas is leading an effort to provide more healthcare services, support and information to the state’s farmworkers—a sector that has suffered more than others from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Report: Coe Park ecology will thrive due to SCU Fire
The SCU Lightning Complex Fire burned about 56,000 acres of Henry W. Coe State Park—about two-thirds of the park’s territory—but authorities say the blaze was good for the long-term health of the vast wilderness ecosystem.
New website schedules Covid tests up to a week in advance
Santa Clara County on Sept. 21 announced a new website—www.sccfreetest.org—that lets residents schedule a Covid-19 test up to a week ahead of time at certain sites. Appointments for the drive-thru testing at the county fairgrounds can be made five days in advance.
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‘Sidewalk Saturdays’ outdoor retail market starts Oct. 3
In an ongoing effort to promote local businesses, the City of Morgan Hill is encouraging downtown retailers to participate in the weekly “Sidewalk Saturdays” downtown shopping event starting Oct. 3.
Trammell Crow withdraws plans for Morgan Hill property
Trammell Crow Company has withdrawn its plans for the controversial Morgan Hill Technology Center proposal off Cochrane Road in northeast Morgan Hill, according to city staff.
Anderson Reservoir will close to public through 2030
Anderson Reservoir will be closed to boating, fishing and all recreational activities for the next several years starting Oct. 1. That’s when the local water district will begin draining the lake in order to begin construction on a new discharge tunnel and seismically retrofitted dam.
