Property owners, voters can protest dissolution of South County Fire District
A Santa Clara County commission will hold a hearing on May 7 to receive written protests regarding a proposal to dissolve the South Santa Clara County Fire Protection District.
The protest hearing, conducted by the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (LAFCO), will...
Santa Clara County budget aims to maintain services
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a $13.7 billion budget for 2025-26 that allocates funding for behavioral health treatment and homelessness prevention—despite uncertainty over future state and federal funding sources, according to county officials.
The budget approved June 12 emphasizes essential safety net...
Morgan Hill’s Edith Ramirez honored as Woman of the Year
Edith Ramirez, Assistant City Manager for Development Services in Morgan Hill, was recently named Woman of the Year for Assembly District 28 by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, recognizing her contributions to the growing Bay Area community.
Ramirez, who oversees planning, building, code enforcement, housing and economic...
Painting Morgan Hill
A new three-story, 2,400-square-foot mural depicting vibrant images of local nature is almost complete on the side of a residential building on Monterey Road in Morgan Hill—and the artists give credit to countless passersby who have encouraged their work.
The mural faces south on the...
South Valley Symphony seeks volunteers on stage and on the board
South Valley Symphony is seeking volunteers to perform and to serve on its nonprofit board of directors.
Musical talent is wanted on stage, with rehearsals starting Aug. 28 for the next SVS concert scheduled for Oct. 12. Violinists, violists, cellists and double bassists are especially...
Sobrato Class of 2025: Seniors say ‘final goodbye’
On a clear and bright afternoon, 370 Ann Sobrato High School students waited nervously offstage for the long-awaited honor of their high school graduation.
Following a flag salute led by Jonah Komer and a rendition of the national anthem delivered by Ainsley Nall, the graduating...
Religion: A good word can be a blessing
I believe in you. You picked out a great outfit this morning. You have what it takes to accomplish the tasks in front of you. You are going to make someone smile today.
Did any of that lift you up? Make you smile? There’s no...
Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival returns with focus on community, scholarships
The annual Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival is set to return May 24-25 at the Morgan Hill Downtown Amphitheater and surrounding area, bringing with it an enhanced focus on community involvement and educational scholarships while celebrating the region's fungal heritage.
The festival, which has been running...
MHUSD grads guaranteed admission to San Jose State University
A new partnership between San José State University and the Morgan Hill Unified School District offers guaranteed admission to SJSU for graduating high school seniors—aiming to expand access and equity for local students.
The program, known as “Guaranteed Pathway,” launched Sept. 25 at the Live...
‘Kimberly Akimbo’ opens on stage at new venue
Opening Friday, Aug. 29, Limelight Theater presents "Kimberly Akimbo," a darkly comedic drama that explores what it means to live life to its fullest when time is running out.
The play centers on not-quite-16-year-old “Kimberly,” who suffers from a genetic condition that makes her appear...
