DA will not file charges in Morgan Hill Nazi flag incident
Authorities said they will not file charges against a person who hung a flag depicting a Nazi swastika on the Burnett Avenue overpass in Morgan Hill.
Santa Clara County Supervising Deputy District Attorney Michel Amaral said the DA’s office has concluded an investigation into the...
Road closures announced due to Highway 101/State Route 25 interchange construction
Starting later this month, commuters and other motorists navigating U.S. 101 through Gilroy will see permanent road closures due to construction on the freeway’s interchange with State Route 25, according to the Valley Transportation Authority.
Starting April 16, access to U.S. 101 from Castro Valley...
Religion: A taste of freedom
What does freedom taste like? As Jews celebrate the weeklong holiday of Passover (Pesach) beginning this Saturday night (April 12), the interactive ritual of a Passover Seder provides a rich learning experience to literally taste freedom.
The book of Exodus details the story of Passover...
Morgan Hill author’s eco-thriller explores climate activism, motherhood, morality
In her new novel “Fallout,” local author Jordan Rosenfeld weaves a narrative of environmental activism, maternal grief and moral complexity through the interconnected stories of two women navigating a world threatened by corporate pollution and climate change.
The “eco-thriller,” which Rosenfeld has spent nearly a...
Rebekah Children’s Services teams with Gavilan College to create culinary career pathway for at-risk youth
In a move to expand educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth, Rebekah Children’s Services announced a new partnership with Gavilan College that will allow students in their Kneaded Culinary Academy to earn college credit and certification starting this fall.
The three-way collaboration was unveiled during a...
Turner aims to remove ‘pro tem’ title from council member following investigation
An independent investigation found no evidence to support allegations that Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner physically assaulted Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martínez Beltrán during a February council meeting, according to findings presented at a special city council meeting July 22.
The investigation concluded that all...
Morgan Hill opens all-electric fire station
Morgan Hill officials cut the ribbon Friday on the city’s fourth fire station, an all-electric facility designed to improve emergency response times while advancing environmental goals.
The $12 million Butterfield Fire Station will enhance fire protection and emergency medical services for the eastern parts of...
Police schedule DUI checkpoint for Sept. 5
The California Highway Patrol Hollister-Gilroy Area will host a Driving Under the Influence Sobriety Checkpoint on Sept. 5 in an unincorporated area of southern Santa Clara County.
The checkpoint will begin at 7pm and continue until 3am Sept. 6. In the event of inclement weather,...
Local Scene: FFA auction seeks sponsors
Vargas enrolls at Palmer
Fernando Vargas, of Morgan Hill, has been accepted for enrollment for the 2025 spring term in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s main campus in Davenport, Iowa.
Prepare for summer
The City of Morgan Hill’s Recreation Activity Guide...
Religion: Perhaps it was for this you were created
Members of the faith community of South County were disturbed, saddened and angered when we were made aware of a hate incident against our brothers and sisters in the Muslim community.
For Muslims, this is the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and...
