Police blotter: High-speed chase, burglaries
Someone stole a trailer from Specialized Bicycle Components.
Public outcry brings more pay for teachers who teach extra class
Following an outcry from teachers, parents and students, Morgan Hill Unified School District officials have changed course and decided last week that they will pay local educators what is customary when they take on an extra class period.
The concerns started to boil up after...
Live Oak field hockey aims for top-tier league finish; Lopez comes a long way
Emily Lopez has come a long way since she started playing field hockey in her freshman year at Live Oak High. Now a senior and one of the Acorns’ captains, Lopez has worked hard to improve and become one of the team’s best all-around...
Parade, fireworks and more on tap for July 4 in Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill’s Independence Day festivities will begin with the July 3 Patriotic Sing, and continue with a full slate of family-friendly activities culminating in the Fourth of July Fireworks on the Green.
All Morgan Hill Freedom Fest events—organized by volunteers with the local nonprofit Independence...
Thinker Toys set to close Morgan Hill location
Thinker Toys, an independent toy store recognized for its inclusive merchandise and community involvement, will close its Morgan Hill location after 15 years.
The store, located in Vineyard Town Center, will close permanently on May 4 following a clearance sale. The store’s other location in...
Three Hollister High students die in traffic accident
Three Hollister High School students died in a traffic collision just east of Highway 25 the night of Jan. 14, according to authorities. A recent graduate of HHS was also involved in the accident, and was in critical condition as of Wednesday morning.
School staff...
No lunch for Nordstrom kindergartners
The only thing 5-year-old Bradley Hoffman doesn't eat? Cooked
Scammers stole nearly $900K from PG&E customers in 2023
In 2023, PG&E received nearly 43,000 reports from customers who were targeted by scammers impersonating the company, and customers lost approximately $875,000 in fraudulent payments. The average customer lost $785, says a press release from PG&E.
This includes hundreds of customers on the Central Coast,...
Religion: Breaking free: A Passover message
Our nation is facing a new crisis.
Our young people are battling mental health issues, depression and self-harm at rates far, far higher than older generations. A study by Murmuration found that members of Gen-Z—people born between 1997-2012—are about twice as likely as older Americans...
















