VTA recruiting advisory committee members
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is intensifying its efforts to fill seats on two committees that advise the Board of Directors on transportation policy.
This includes infrastructure projects such as the BART Silicon Valley Extension and decisions on transit service operations.
VTA encourages applications for...
Celebratory night set to recognize local philanthropists
The Morgan Hill Community Foundation will recognize and honor local philanthropists at the 20th annual Philanthropy Night event on Nov. 14 at the Community & Cultural Center. The event will take place 6-9:30pm, with a program that includes a video montage showcasing and recognizing...
Local Scene: Safe Trick or Treat returns to downtown Morgan Hill
Safe Trick or Treat
The Morgan Hill Downtown Association is bringing back the annual Safe Trick or Treat event. The Halloween trick-or-treating festivities will take place 5-7pm Oct. 31 on Monterey Road between Dunne and Main avenues.
The free tradition gives children and their families a...
State to lift indoor mask requirements for unvaccinated, schools, child care
California will lift its indoor mask requirements Tuesday for unvaccinated people and March 12 for schools and child care facilities, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Feb. 28.
The changes will mark the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began that both unvaccinated people and students will...
Council grants higher density for two affordable housing projects
The Morgan Hill City Council approved requests for density bonuses and other concessions from local design and planning ordinances for two proposed affordable housing projects. But officials expressed some hesitation at the April 21 meeting to give in to state laws that take precedence...
Office of Education expands special education programs at South County Annex
The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is expanding special education offerings to include services for students in grades 6 and up at its South County Annex in Gilroy.
The expansion will begin in early November and will support both Gilroy Unified and Morgan...
Lofgren makes case for calling witnesses
Rep. Zoe Lofgren was front and center at the opening session of the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, arguing for a motion for the Senate to subpoena new evidence in the case against the President.
Lofgren, whose 19th Congressional District includes Morgan Hill, San...
Police, EMS respond to domestic violence incident
Morgan Hill Police, Fire and Emergency Medical personnel responded to a domestic violence incident on Sundance Drive, according to authorities.
Gavilan College pushes commencement date
By Juan Reyes
Gavilan College announced that it will move forward with its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 but the celebration won’t take place until the end of the year.
Jan Bernstein Chargin, director of public information at Gavilan, issued a press release on...
National Night Out set for Aug. 1
The City of Morgan Hill and the Morgan Hill Police Department will host the 2023 National Night Out on Aug. 1, from 5-8pm at Civic Center Plaza, 17575 Peak Ave.
Spend a summer evening with family, friends and neighbors in the nationwide event, an annual...

















