Schools closed for rest of year
The Santa Clara County Office of Education took another big hit Wednesday as schools sites within the district were officially shut down through the end of the Spring semester.
Services still available for domestic violence victims
A prolonged countywide stay-at-home order can prove uniquely challenging to domestic violence victims who are stuck in abusive relationships, as advocates and community service providers have been forced to adapt to public health directives in order to continue to offer services.
Monterey Road housing project moves forward
The Morgan Hill Planning Commission gave the OK to a residential and commercial project proposed near the intersection of Monterey and Old Monterey roads March 24.
San Francisco-based builder City Ventures has proposed 101 multi-family units on a nearly six-acre property at 18110 Monterey Road....
Stay-home order extended to May 3
Authorities said more time is needed to keep the spread of the illness minimal and prevent hospitals with limited space and equipment from being flooded with patients. That’s why Santa Clara County and six other Bay Area jurisdictions issued a new directive extending the current shelter-at-home requirements to May 3.
Program provides childcare for health workers, first responders
The Essential Healthcare Worker and First Responder Childcare program is operated by the YMCA in partnership with MHUSD, and is currently providing childcare for up to 30 children at Barrett Elementary School.
Dog, owners reunited after theft
Kate and Paolo D’Alessio thought their 15-month-old French bulldog, Sprinkles, was gone forever after a thief smashed the window of their vehicle and stole the pet outside a busy rest stop and gas station in east Santa Clara County.
Countywide stay-home order likely extended to May 1
Seven jurisdictions in the Bay Area that issued the current ongoing stay-at-home order on March 17, announced today that the order will likely be extended at least through May 1.
2020 Census season underway
More than 43 percent of Morgan Hill residents
have already filled out the 2020 Census form before the effort officially kicks
off April 1.
According to response data provided by the
United States Census Bureau, Santa Clara County had a 39.5 percent
self-response rate as of March 30, ahead...
Governor bans evictions statewide through May 31
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday banned evictions statewide through
May 31 for tenants impacted by COVID-19.
The order, which takes effect immediately, prohibits landlords from evicting residential tenants for nonpayment of rent and prohibits enforcement of evictions by law enforcement or courts. It also requires tenants...
Red Cross faced with blood shortage
As COVID-19 concerns exploded throughout the country, the American Red Cross, like most other organizations, was faced with an onslaught of cancellations.