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February 3, 2026

City council leaves downtown Monterey Road alone

The City of Morgan Hill will not reduce Monterey Road to two vehicle lanes through the downtown before the Nov. 8 election, when voters will get the chance to determine if they should decide on any future effort to revisit the concept.  In May, the...

Student of the week: John Michael Villagomez

What inspires you?I find inspiration in many things: art and entertainment that I respect, the beauty and potential of the world, and my fictional/real-life heroes.What is your favorite subject in school, and why?It changes from year to year. Different teachers make different subject more/ less frustrating. Currently, it is civics.If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?The apathy of mankind.If you could go anywhere, where would you go?To a point in our future where mankind is an interplanetary space faring species.Name one big challenge in your life right now.Finding the drive to dedicate myself to fighting my flaws.What is our dream job?Oh, I can’t pick just one. When I grow up, I want to be anchor/director, screenwriter, playwright, editor, cinematographer, and singer/songwriter.What are your three favorite things?Movies, music and theatre.What is your favorite book?“Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury.What do you want to do after high school?Move to Los Angeles and begin my artist career.Something that makes you smile:My girlfriend Alexa's humor and spirit.Most played songs on your iTunes, iPhone or iPod:My most listened to artists are One Republic, Eminem and Taylor Swift.

MHUSD, Chamber host inaugural Job Shadow Day

Fifty-five high school seniors spent a day on the job Feb. 2 as they took advantage of the inaugural Job Shadow Day, which was organized by Morgan Hill Unified School District and the Chamber of Commerce.

South Valley Civic Theatre reveals upcoming season lineup

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South Valley Civic Theatre recently announced its 2023-2024 season lineup at its two venues: Morgan Hill Community Playhouse and Limelight at the Gilroy Center for the Arts. Kicking off the season at the Community Playhouse is “Moana Jr.” from Sept. 30-Oct. 21. Featuring a cast...

Student filmmakers set to shine at Gav showcase

Gavilan College will host its Eighth Annual Film Showcase from 6-8:30pm April 26 at the theater on the Gilroy campus. The free event will feature about 25 student films and finish with an awards presentation for outstanding filmmaking achievements.  The showcase presents films created by...

Violence up at Live Oak

Live Oak High staff and Morgan Hill Police have been

Biden sworn in as 46th U.S President

Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, taking office at a moment of profound health, economic and political crises with a promise to seek unity after a tumultuous four years that tore at the fabric of American society.

Gilroy Gardens reopens May 22 as longtime general manager leaves post

The trees are fuller, the rides are spiffier and the laughs have returned. But as Gilroy Gardens reopens after being closed for more than a year, an iconic figure in the park’s two-decade history will no longer be seen frequenting the midways and interacting with...

Next for LO: finding a new principal

The Morgan Hill School District now has another challenge on its

Spotlight of the Week: Mayor serves ‘spooky’ lunch

Morgan Hill Mayor Steve Tate visited the Central Continuation High School campus on Halloween to help teacher David Craig cook hot dogs and hamburgers for Central students. Central Interact students also joined in to help serve the barbecue lunch.

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