South County nonprofit, school receive Golden Grants
McDonald's Owner/Operators across Northern California through the Central Coast areas have selected recipients of the Golden Grants, based on applications by school and nonprofit organization programs that fuel children's imaginations, education and growth, says a press release from McDonald’s Golden Grants.
This year, Gilroy-based Rebekah...
Rotary Club adopts Galvan Park for cleanup, maintenance
The Rotary Club of Morgan Hill hosted Rotarians from nearby communities and staff from the El Toro Boys and Girls Club to spruce up Galvan Park on June 12.
The local Rotary Club has adopted Galvan Park, located on Crest Avenue in north Morgan Hill,...
Workers reach agreement with Union Pacific, averting suspension of Caltrain service
Federal officials announced a tentative agreement late Wednesday between Union Pacific and unions representing workers, avoiding service interruptions anticipated Friday for Caltrain between Gilroy and San Jose.
Caltrain officials had announced Tuesday that a strike would mean suspending service between Gilroy and San Jose because...
COVID-19 cases in county grow rapidly
The number of reported cases of county and national COVID-19 continued to grow on a daily basis this week, as the Santa Clara County Public Health Department confirmed two new cases on March 2, bringing the total number of county cases to nine.
Warm weather welcomes Class of 2019
More than 500 Morgan Hill Unified School District graduates took part in three different commencement ceremonies throughout town as the graduating class of 2019 earned their high school diplomas under sunshine and warm temperatures during a picturesque week in South Valley.
“The sentiment among the...
Spotlight of the Week: A Day at the Capitol
NORDSTROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL teacher KEN FARRELL'S fourth-grade class went on a field trip May 2 to Sacramento and visited the Railroad Museum, Sutter's Fort, Old Sacramento and the State Capitol. While at the Capitol, the class met Lieutenant Gov. John Garamendi who took time out of his busy schedule and talked to the class about his job. The children really enjoyed the opportunity to meet the Lieutenant Governor.
Business spends big on Measure A
A southern California group that plans to build and operate two hotels on Madrone Parkway contributed $200,000 to the campaign supporting the March 3 ballot measure that asks voters if such a project should be allowed on the property, according to financial disclosures filed at Morgan Hill City Hall.
Registrar certifies election results
The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters’ Office on July 7 certified the official results of the June 7 Statewide Direct Primary Election.
“Voter turnout has been on par for this election,” said Registrar of Voters Shannon Bushey. “Gubernatorial Primaries generally see lower voter participation...
Poppy Jasper International Film Festival offers biggest slate of programming to date
This weekend, a month before the world’s biggest film festival kicks off in the south of France, the bucolic hills south of San Jose will become magnets for movie lovers. Over the course of eight days, starting on April 10, a total of 267...
Sobrato students secure industry certifications
Ann Sobrato High School students have earned 100 certifications over the course of the 2018-19 school year, according to a recent announcement from Morgan Hill Unified School District.
Through the certification program, the students demonstrated mastery of the specific subject matter knowledge needed for entrance...
















