Morgan Hill stretches its legs on open streets
Morgan Hill held its first Viva Calle open streets event Nov. 2, closing 2.5 miles of roads to vehicle traffic and opening them to pedestrians and cyclists in an effort to promote community building and support local businesses.
The event, held from 10am-2pm, marks the...
Religion: A prophet for our time
The Interfaith Clergy Alliance of South County, whose members provide these articles each week, includes Jews, Christians, Muslims and Buddhists. All but the Buddhist share a common scriptural text, what Christians call the Old Testament and what Jews call the Tanakh.
In this, they are...
County sales tax, Prop 50 win big in Nov. 4 election
With 100% of precinct ballots counted, Santa Clara County voters on Nov. 4 overwhelmingly supported adding 0.625% to the county sales tax rate for five years.
As of 10am, the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office reported 200,430 YES votes and 152,850 NO votes,...
Loss of CalFresh funding takes toll on families, food pantries
Food pantries across South County are experiencing unprecedented demand following the suspension of SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, with lines wrapping around blocks and new families seeking assistance at rates not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Reach Out Food Pantry in...
Celebratory night set to recognize local philanthropists
The Morgan Hill Community Foundation will recognize and honor local philanthropists at the 20th annual Philanthropy Night event on Nov. 14 at the Community & Cultural Center. The event will take place 6-9:30pm, with a program that includes a video montage showcasing and recognizing...
Humor and heartbreak hit the stage in ‘Fun Home’
South Valley Civic Theatre’s production of “Fun Home” explores how one woman revisits her fractured childhood with a closeted father through the lens of memory, blending humor with heartbreak in a wandering journey through family secrets, missed opportunities and, ultimately, forgiveness and acceptance.
Based on...
Police recover six pounds of meth in Morgan Hill traffic stop
Morgan Hill Police made a “significant” narcotics arrest—including the seizure of several pounds of methamphetamine—after stopping a vehicle for traffic violations Oct. 21, authorities said.
About 11:14pm, a MHPD officer conducted a vehicle stop in Morgan Hill for multiple state vehicle code violations, says a...
Cochi’s offers free meals for kids as feds threaten to withhold November food assistance
Beloved Morgan Hill cafe, deli and bakery Cochi’s Kitchen this week announced its SNAP Back Initiative, a community-driven effort to give back to local families during the month of November.
Throughout November, kids aged 12 and younger accompanied by a parent who presents a valid...
Religion: Halloween and All Souls/Dia de Los Muertos
This weekend we observe two cultural/religious days: Halloween and All Souls’ Day (Día de Los Muertos in Spanish). The celebrations are related but not identical.
Día de Los Muertos, observed on Nov. 2, is a day to remember loved ones who have died. In Mexico...
Santa Clara County moves to restrict ICE activity on public property
Local officials across the Bay Area are developing strategies to protect immigrant communities as the Trump administration considers deploying federal immigration enforcement agents to the region, with some municipalities taking aggressive protective measures while others adopt more cautious approaches.
The administration recently canceled planned enforcement...
