Opinion

I am writing to express my frustration with the frequent cancellations of Morgan Hill City Council meetings due to a purported lack of council business.  This is deeply concerning, especially given the numerous pressing challenges our city currently faces, including an escalating budget deficit that...

What does freedom taste like? As Jews celebrate the weeklong holiday of Passover (Pesach) beginning this Saturday night (April 12), the interactive ritual of a Passover Seder provides a rich learning experience to literally taste freedom.  The book of Exodus details the story of Passover...

In an era dominated by national headlines and global news, local community journalism remains a crucial aspect of informed democracy, civic engagement and social unity. While major media outlets focus on international and national affairs, local journalists provide residents with essential coverage of the...

In recent weeks, troubling incidents have unfolded in Morgan Hill, leaving most of us deeply concerned.  On March 7, multiple members of the Muslim community were subjected to hate-driven acts outside the Morgan Hill community center as they left a prayer service. While I was...

Congratulations to San Martin resident Dan Keith who was honored by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors for his dedication to community service that inspired others to make a positive impact for families in South County. Dan Keith holds the commendation he received from...

My name is Mikayla McCoy and I am a 13-year-old resident of Morgan Hill. It has come to my attention that a bike lane for Sunnyside Avenue has been in the planning for a long period of time.  I live right off of Sunnyside; all...

Our community has an active Interfaith Clergy Alliance, which includes clergy from a number of the faith communities in Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy. We all seek to build up a community of respect and love for neighbors in the community in which...

We didn’t hang offensive flag Roxana Bliss’ recent letter to the editor alleges that it was the pro-Trump and pro-American Patriots that hung a Nazi flag on the Burnett overpass before waiting for law enforcement to determine who did it and why. It appears she...

For the third season, Jonathan Souza will be the artistic director and conductor for the South Bay Singers, a vibrant community choir with members from Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy. Souza brings a wealth of experience and passion to the role, having spent...

From: South County Democratic Club  To: Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner and City Councilmembers Yvonne Martinez Beltran, Miriam Vega, Soraida Iwanaga, Marilyn Librers  The Holy month of Ramadan is a very important time for Muslims all over the world. It is a time for fasting, service,...