Election officials verify Monterey Road initiative signatures
A citizens’ initiative that would require voter approval for any future lane reduction of Monterey Road through downtown Morgan Hill has gained enough valid signatures to move to the next stage of approval—either by the elected city council or the voters themselves.
Santa Clara County...
Totally 80’s dance party fundraiser at Sobrato
The Ann Sobrato High School band is throwing a “Totally 80s Dance Party” fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 20 inside the school gymnasium, located on campus at 401 Burnett Ave.
Student of the week: Luis Atilano
What inspires you?My mother because she went through a lot but always took care of us, even working three jobs to make sure we had food on the table and a roof over our heads.What is your favorite subject in school and why?Math because I like to be challenged.If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?I would want people to stop putting labels on each other. No one is better than anyone else.If you could go anywhere, where would you go?Everywhere!Name one big challenge in your life right now?Not having a place to call home.What is your dream job?I will be a police officer.What are your three favorite things?Spending time with friends, having a job, and horses.What is your favorite book?“The Circuit” by Francisco Jimenez.What do you want to do after high school?I want to go into the military and then college.Something that makes you smileKnowing that my loved ones are safe.Most played songs on your Iphone/Ipod?“I ain't mad at you” - Tupac“Dear Mama” - Tupac“When I'm gone” - Eminem
County secures hefty grant to address local homelessness
Santa Clara County secured an $11.1 million grant to address homelessness in San Jose and throughout the county, federal housing officials announced April17.
The county is one of 62 communities receiving their share of $486 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and...
MHUSD maintains strong graduation rate for 2015-16 class
For a second straight year, the Morgan Hill Unified School District graduated nearly 90 percent of its students, according to data released April 11 by the California Department of Education.
Politicos attack Santa Clara County redistricting map
As Santa Clara County lawmakers prepare to approve new political boundaries, some local politicians are raising complaints about the process.
The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 earlier this month to advance a proposal for redistricting the county's five political boundaries, choosing the so-called Yellow Map...
Hale Ave. construction to start this summer
Fifty years after the extension of Hale Avenue was first conceptualized as a seamless bypass around the west side of Morgan Hill, city planners say they are now ready to put the project out to bid by March and begin construction as soon as this summer.
