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Elected officials convened in Gilroy April 22 to give an update on legislative actions that have affected South County over the past year. But one topic was a recurring theme throughout the morning: the statewide drought and the need to conserve water. The Gilroy Chamber of...

Selecting students for the Morgan Hill Times' annual senior spotlight honor is no enviable task. That's why we make the principals do it (and they resent us for making them narrow it down to one!) These students have navigated the labyrinth of high school hurdles and we are inspired by their optimistic outlook, refreshing attitudes and heartfelt honesty. We celebrate them, their families, their mentors and all the graduating seniors in the Class of 2013 for their accomplishments and wish them the best of luck and a fulfilling future.

After responding to repeated calls over the last several months regarding loud explosions throughout Morgan Hill, police recently arrested a local man who had illegal fireworks and explosive devices at his home, according to authorities. The suspect, Joseph Robert Adona, 25, was also in possession...

Silicon Valley Clean Energy recently awarded the City of Morgan Hill with two grants that will help the city reach its climate cleanliness goals, according to city staff.  The City of Morgan Hill adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) in 2021, which included a key...

Eighth-grade students from Jackson Academy of Math and Music and Martin Murphy Middle School are hosting a Free E-Waste & Metal Recycling fundraiser event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 22 to help finance a school trip to Washington, D.C.

The rising costs of hosting a massive event have forced Gilroy Garlic Festival organizers to rethink the city’s signature event in a way that substantially supports local nonprofits without breaking the bank. A difficult two years, with the shooting in 2019 and a pandemic-related cancellation...

Local photographer and documentarian Kirti Bassendine will present her latest exhibition, “Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California's South Coast Range,” from Aug. 17-27 at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. The project showcases photography and short films of elders and culture-bearers from tribal nations,...

Patwardhan named to Dean’s List Tanmay Patwardhan, of Morgan Hill, was named to the 2022 fall semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Patwardhan is a sophomore in the university’s College of Science and Engineering.  To qualify for the Dean's List, a student...

According to Morgan Hill Police, murder suspect Martin Mendoza was “arrested at the California Mexico Border Crossing while trying to come back into the United States from Mexico.” Law enforcement officials in San Diego County told the Morgan Hill Times last night that Mendoza was...

Morgan Hill Unified School District leaders and its Board of Trustees will schedule three public hearings to allow for comments and input into the Local Control Accountability Plan, the 2018-19 budget and district reserves as part of the June 5 meeting.