Conservationists buy Tilton Ranch
Conservationists and open space proponents this week completed the purchase of the Tilton Ranch in Morgan Hill, bolstering a continuous linkage of protected land throughout the South Bay that allows wildlife to live in peace and safely cross between mountain ranges on both sides of Santa Clara Valley.
Indoor business could reopen soon
Santa Clara County Public Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody on Monday issued a revised “risk reduction order” that will go into effect when state officials permit the county to open up more business and public gathering spaces.
Police blotter: High-speed chase, burglaries
Someone stole a trailer from Specialized Bicycle Components.
2020 county assessment roll culminates decade of growth
Santa Clara County’s just-released assessment roll likely marks the apex of a continuous decade of prosperity—the longest economic boom in history.
Newsom vetoes Anderson Dam bill
Valley Water this week began draining Anderson Reservoir in preparation for a seismic retrofit of the body’s dam in east Morgan Hill, but Gov. Gavin Newsom also vetoed a state assembly bill that would have expedited the project that the water district has been planning for more than 10 years.
Governor signs farmworker relief bills
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 28 signed Assembly Bills 2043 and 2165, two pieces of the California Farmworker Covid-19 Relief Package, the nation’s first legislative package containing Covid-19 protections for agricultural workers.
Assemblymember and Chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) and Assemblymember...
Julie Raia: City Council District A candidate profile
Julie Raia is running for Morgan Hill City Council District A in order to bring “some fresh perspective” to the city’s government.
Larry Carr: City Council District A candidate profile
Larry Carr has served on the Morgan Hill City Council for nearly 20 years—preceded by four year as an elected school board member—but he says his motivation to continue public service hasn’t changed.
Gino Borgioli: City Council District A candidate profile
Gino Borgioli says it’s not a matter of if, but when. As in when he unseats incumbent Larry Carr in the upcoming election to represent Morgan Hill City Council District A. As such, Borgioli has already made some big promises.
White House extends FEMA aid to Santa Clara Co.
Cattle ranchers and other residents who lost a combined $26 million in the SCU Lightning Complex fires can now apply for federal aid.
