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...
Santa Clara County moves to restrict ICE activity on public property
Local officials across the Bay Area are developing strategies to protect immigrant communities as the Trump administration considers deploying federal immigration enforcement agents to the region, with some municipalities taking aggressive protective measures while others adopt more cautious approaches.
The administration recently canceled planned enforcement...
New app lets Morgan Hill residents help solve budget deficit
The City of Morgan Hill has launched an interactive online budget simulator to engage residents in solving a $4 million structural deficit, marking a new approach to community involvement in the city’s finances.
“Balancing Act” went live in late November and allows residents to experiment...
Religion: Halloween and All Souls/Dia de Los Muertos
This weekend we observe two cultural/religious days: Halloween and All Souls’ Day (Día de Los Muertos in Spanish). The celebrations are related but not identical.
Día de Los Muertos, observed on Nov. 2, is a day to remember loved ones who have died. In Mexico...
Suspected car thief fires gun during Hollister pursuit
Hollister Police and San Benito County Sheriff’s deputies were involved in a pursuit that included gunfire with a suspect who stole a green Corvette, authorities said. The suspect fled to San Jose, where he continued to exchange gunfire and was shot by police.
Following the initial...
Religion: Spread the light of understanding
As the days grow shorter through the Winter Solstice, I find myself seeking moments of light even more. Judaism and many other religions have holidays at this time of year with themes of bringing light into the world.
Hanukkah, which begins this Sunday evening, Dec....
MHUSD board weighs bond and tax options
The Morgan Hill Unified School District is exploring whether to ask voters to approve a new bond and parcel tax as soon as November 2026, aiming to generate cash for campus improvements while providing a local revenue cushion against an uncertain funding future.
District officials...
Education leaders, community members rally for county tax measure
Education advocates and community leaders gathered on a cloudy morning outside Saint Louise Regional Hospital to urge voters to support Measure A, a Santa Clara County sales tax ballot option aimed at preserving healthcare services threatened by recent federal funding cuts.
The Sept. 30 rally...
Leadership Morgan Hill celebrates 30 years
For three decades, Leadership Morgan Hill’s annual nine-month course has been teaching people who think they know their community that they have much more to learn.
Cricket Rubino discovered this firsthand in 1999. Already deeply ingrained in the community through her involvement with organizing the...
Religion: Gratitude is the key to happiness
We all know someone who seems to be cheerful and happy no matter their circumstances, as well as someone who can never be satisfied. So, what’s the difference between the two?
I believe that in some way, gratitude is a major contributor to one’s glass...















