Conservation groups buy 668 acres of South Valley farmland
Three connected agricultural properties straddling the border of San Benito and Santa Clara counties were recently purchased by conservation organizations, ensuring the lands totaling more than 600 acres will remain an active link in a vital regional ecosystem.
The Peninsula Open Space Trust on Oct....
Students return to campus
Students from pre-Kindergarten to fifth grade at P.A. Walsh STEAM Academy lined up on the playground blacktop Aug. 12 before their first day of school started, almost like a normal day before Covid-19.
The presence of masks on all students and teachers—a requirement on all...
PG&E: Beware of scammers
Northern California’s largest utility provider is warning customers about scammers who are trying to take advantage of residents during the coronavirus pandemic and statewide stay-at-home orders.
Fenced into campus – for safety
All Gilroy Unified School District public schools will soon be enclosed with fences as part of an effort to bolster campus security in an age of heightened safety precautions – and Morgan Hill schools could be following suit in the future.
Study focuses on contributions of Santa Clara County’s immigrants
A new study on the impacts of immigrants on Santa Clara County—released Sept. 14 during National Welcoming Week for new Americans—revealed the depth of economic contributions made by this population, which accounts for two out of every five people living in the county.
The report...
Bullet train threatens Villa Mira Monte
The Morgan Hill Historical Society fears that the state’s preferred High Speed Rail route will take a devastating toll on Villa Mira Monte, the site of the 1884 home of the city’s founder and his family.
Sobrato FFA earns $1,000 grant from Tractor Supply Co.
Sobrato Future Farmers of America were awarded a $1,000 grant from Tractor Supply Company to fund the student group’s chicken coop project, according to a May 8 announcement.
Evan Kelly designs winning logo for Morgan Hill’s 120th anniversary
Evan Kelly, a Morgan Hill resident and a student of graphic design, produced the winning logo for the City of Morgan Hill’s 120th anniversary celebration.
City officials said Kelly’s design is “celebratory, professional, inviting and timeless.” The logo features elements such as El Toro Mountain,...
MHUSD trustees irked by proposed cell phone ban policy
Two school board members are questioning the necessity of a new proposed school board bylaw (BB 9323.3) banning the use of electronic devices by its trustees.
Five more Garlic Fest claims filed against city of Gilroy
Five more victims of the Gilroy Garlic Festival mass shooting—including the family of Keyla Salazar—have filed claims for damages against the city for death, injuries and other trauma suffered as a result of the incident.
