Morgan Hill investigation finds no evidence of assault by mayor
An independent investigation found no credible evidence that Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner physically assaulted or retaliated against Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martínez Beltrán during a February city council meeting, according to a report released this week.
The investigation, conducted by private firm Kramer Workplace...
No fireworks from candidate forum
The two candidates vying for the vacated seventh seat on Morgan Hill Unified School District’s board of education took center stage May 5 for a public forum inside the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse.
School board shifts gears on parcel tax
In a stunning last-minute change, Morgan Hill Unified’s Board of Trustees on May 15 surprised its own staff to include two local charter schools in the funding mix of a proposed parcel tax.
Santa Clara County launches new CARE Court
Santa Clara County on Dec. 2 launched its new “CARE Court” process, a 24-month program that offers support for people facing mental health challenges and are at risk of becoming embroiled in the criminal court system.
Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court provides an...
Rubino honored for Leadership Excellence
Cricket Rubino, a longtime local volunteer and supporter of community-building efforts, has been selected as Leadership Morgan Hill’s recipient of the 2020 Leadership Excellence Award.
Chappell qualifies as mayoral write-in candidate
Morgan Hill resident Steve Chappell—known among locals as an active administrator of online social media community pages—has qualified as a write-in candidate for mayor in the Nov. 3 election.
Religion: The blessing of creating new life
My dear wife recently gave birth to our daughter Mushka on July 23, bringing another blessing into our family and into the world. In honor of this joyous occasion, allow me to share some thoughts on the significance of having a child.
Judaism places a...
UPDATE: Trustee reprimand, charter school space on MHUSD’s Feb. 2 agenda
In an unprecedented move in Morgan Hill, the local board of education will vote Feb. 2 on whether to pass a resolution to “censure” one of its own trustees.
Voices awarded $2.7M federal grant
Voices College-bound Language Academies, which includes a Morgan Hill school among its three sites, was approved for a $2.7 million federal grant, according to an Oct. 3 press release.
Margaret Rodrigues Named District Teacher of the Year
Los Paseos educator has more than 30 years in the classroom
