Police will triple fireworks fines during holiday
All fireworks are illegal in the city limits, and police and fire officials have adopted a "zero tolerance" policy toward the ignition, sale and possession of the incendiary devices.
South County’s Festival of Lights
Revelers gathered in downtown Morgan Hill Dec. 22 to celebrate the beginning of the eight-day Chanukah holiday.
The first-ever event was hosted by Morgan Hill-based Chabad South County Jewish Center, and included a menorah lighting, LED light show, crafts for children, music, a raffle...
Religion: Gratitude as a lifeline
Growing up, I treated being grateful like a chore. You know the drill: “Remember to thank the host.”
“Thank your brother for sharing that toy.”
“Did you write a note for all the presents people gave you?”
It always felt a lot like being told to clean...
In college, but not ‘college ready’
Approximately 98 percent of the students entering Gavilan College in the fall of 2012 tested into remedial classes in at least one area, mirroring a statewide trend that has school officials concerned.
Bonnie Tognazzini: ‘Educator of the Year’
Though she operates an office instead of a classroom, Bonnie Tognazzini has had her finger on the pulse of Morgan Hill education for more than two decades – and she’ll being recognized for her commitment when Tognazzini is named “Educator of the Year” at the Jan. 26 Celebrate Morgan Hill Awards.
Recall movement against board president is officially over
The local grassroots movement to force the recall election of Morgan Hill Unified School District Board President Bob Benevento has officially come to an unsuccessful end, according to the Candidate Services Division of the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.
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.
Dead birds found in rural South County raise concerns
A spate of bird deaths in rural South County has been linked to a deadly chemical found in varmint poisons, prompting local environmental health officials to reach out to property owners to make sure they are applying rodenticides safely and correctly.
Since December, the California...
San Martin Airport hosts disaster exercise
The South County Airport Pilots Association (SCAPA) Disaster Airlift Response Team (DART) staged their annual mobilization exercise event Saturday at San Martin Airport to sharpen focus on volunteer emergency airlift services. The chief goal was to bring forces together that can aid local communities’...
