Two MH schools net $2,000 Wells Fargo donation
In light of local schools and nonprofits facing substantial
County opens vaccine eligibility to all residents age 16 and up
Santa Clara County opened Covid-19 vaccine eligibility Tuesday to all people who live and work in the county who are age 16 or older, joining several other Bay Area counties in fully opening vaccine eligibility.
Local health officials credited a significantly increased allocation of vaccine...
Search continues for suspect who shot deputy
A Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputy was saved from serious injury by his body-worn camera and bullet-proof vest when an unknown shooter or shooters fired at him on Uvas Road in Morgan Hill, authorities said.
Health & Wellness Resource Fair returns to Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill’s Annual Family Health & Wellness Resource Fair is back and better than ever, with five days of workshops, exhibits and activities all taking place May 14-18 at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road in Morgan Hill.
According to Cricket...
District explores soil remediation options for new school site
Before Morgan Hill Unified School District breaks ground on a new $20 million elementary school in an affluent northeast neighborhood, district staff are exploring the best ways to clean up the contaminated soil on the donated 10-acre piece of former farmland.
Nurses, county OK new contract
Nurses at Santa Clara County hospitals, including St. Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy, voted to approve a new contract, and the county Board of Supervisors approved the deal Jan. 15 for 17 percent in wage increases over four years.
The Registered Nurses Professional Association, which...
MHUSD shows support for Sen. Monning’s sugary drink labeling legislation
Morgan Hill Unified School District became the first school district to officially show its support for Senator Bill Monning’s legislation that would require a warning label on sugar-sweetened beverages sold in California, according to Superintendent Steve Betando.
County reports ‘surge’ in fentanyl overdoses
Law enforcement authorities are warning the public about the dangers of fentanyl after a surge of overdoses on the powerful opioid drug in recent weeks.
That surge includes seven deaths among homeless residents in San Jose in the last three weeks, and a fatal Aug....
Health clerks not comfortable giving insulin shots to students
A handful of school health clerks complained to the school board April 18 that district leadership is demanding they administer insulin shots to diabetic students that need the medication during school hours.
Gavilan celebrates largest graduating class in college’s history
Gavilan College honored its largest graduating class in school history May 24, awarding 1,779 associate degrees and certificates during a ceremony at the college’s Gilroy campus. It was Gavilan’s 105th commencement ceremony.
“Class of 2025, congratulations. You are a part of history,” Gavilan College Superintendent...















