LAFCO seeks public input on fire services review
The Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) recently released a draft report for the Countywide Fire Service Review, and will host a series of upcoming public meetings to solicit input, answer questions and provide information.
“The review includes an examination of special districts...
Religion: Pioneers in our lives
On the 24th of July, my family and others celebrated the 175th anniversary of “Pioneer Day,” the day that pioneers seeking religious freedom arrived in Salt Lake City after walking across the Plains from Illinois.
My great-great-grandfather, Samuel Openshaw, came from England in 1856 at...
City accepting bids for Morgan Hill police station expansion
The City of Morgan Hill is getting ready to expand its police department headquarters on Vineyard Boulevard to allow more space for detectives, traffic officers and training.
The city began soliciting contractor bids for the $200,000 project in late 2023, with a deadline of Jan....
Sierra snowpack signals deepening statewide drought
Seven years ago April 1, during the height of the last drought, California Gov. Jerry Brown stood on the barren slopes of the Sierra Nevada, watching as engineers measured the worst snowpack in state history.
Friday’s snow measurements aren’t quite so bleak, but they remain...
CVS settles with state over Medi-Cal fraud claims
CVS Pharmacy will pay the state of California more than $18 million in a settlement of a lawsuit that accused the national chain of submitting fraudulent claims to the Medi-Cal public health insurance system, Attorney General Rob Bonta announced this week.
The state and the...
Charter School of Morgan Hill honored by state
The Charter School of Morgan Hill, a K-8 independent charter school located in the outskirts of Morgan Hill, was honored as one of 21 California Distinguished Schools in Santa Clara County.
Morgan Hill Philanthropy Night is Nov. 18
The Morgan Hill Community Foundation’s 17th annual Philanthropy Night celebration will take place 6-9:30pm Nov. 18, as the local nonprofit honors those who have given to the community throughout the year.
The program will include a video montage showcasing and recognizing the work of 15...
Local Scene: State Assembly honors Marty Cheek
Assembly honors Marty Cheek
The California State Assembly will honor late Morgan Hill Life publisher Marty Cheek by adjourning the Jan. 23 session in his honor, according to Assemblymember Gail Pellerin.
“Marty was not only a gifted journalist but also a deeply cherished community advocate who...
