Lobby services available at local public library
The Santa Clara County Library District announced Monday morning that lobby services are available at all seven community libraries, including the Morgan Hill and Gilroy public libraries.
High-Speed Rail board approves local section alignment
State High-Speed Rail officials this week adopted a track alignment for the San Jose to Merced section that goes through downtown Morgan Hill and includes a station in Gilroy.
On April 28, the California High-Speed Rail Authority board of directors certified the Final Environmental Impact...
Sobrato’s Aden Valencia beats NCAA All-American en route to winning Reno TOC championship
Joel Valencia doesn’t get impressed by too many things, but even he was amazed by what his son Aden did when the Sobrato High junior won the Reno Tournament of Champions (TOC) on Dec. 18.
In the college division.
In an incredible performance, Valencia won the...
City opens outdoor pickleball courts at Community Park
One of the fastest-growing sports in the nation now has a home in Morgan Hill, as the city and a group of athletes recently combined their efforts to open three public outdoor pickleball courts at a local park.
The city and local pickleball enthusiasts celebrated...
Feds order draining of Anderson Reservoir in the fall
Federal engineers have ordered Valley Water to speed up by one year its plans to drain and replace the Anderson Dam in Morgan Hill, citing earthquake dangers.
Woman arrested in Gilroy on suspicion of arson
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 32-year-old woman on suspicion of starting a series of fires in Gilroy on Sunday, according to authorities.
Morgan Hill Library going fine free in 2021
The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) has eliminated late fines for all materials, including books, magazines, music and movies, which took effect Jan. 1.
While SCCLD has not charged late fines for children’s materials for years, the new change covers materials for all ages.
“One...
Conservation organization implores public to stop dumping trash into rivers
Monica Garcia can be frequently found along the Pajaro River watershed, chucking tires, concrete, beer bottles and other trash out of the habitat and transporting it to where it belongs: the landfill.
She does it all from the seat of her motorized wheelchair, and in...
Granada Hotel expanded to five floors
The Morgan Hill City Council approved expanded plans for the Granada Hotel that include adding a fifth floor and 13 more guest rooms to the project’s original design.
The new design will raise the overall height of the downtown boutique hotel project to 65 feet,...
Fun and games in downtown Morgan Hill
The new “Pop-Up Putt-Putt Miniature Golf Course” is open in downtown Morgan Hill, located at 17530 Monterey Road. The 12-hole course is designed to provide fun for the whole family.
Pictured above, Julianna Wargocki takes a swing July 1 on the second hole of the...
