Opinion

Fifteen years ago, my husband, Steve, and I purchased our first home in Morgan Hill. With housing prices what they were, we hadn’t thought homeownership was possible for us and our five young children.  We made it happen, though, by purchasing our home affordably through...

Public trust in government depends on a basic expectation: officials entrusted with public authority must conduct community business openly and provide the public a meaningful opportunity to participate before important decisions are made. That principle is central to growing concerns surrounding the March 12 Morgan...

The federal government’s plans to build a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in unincorporated Gilroy could bring a range of social, economic, legal and community impacts to South County and the broader Central Coast region with very few positive impacts. The proposed facility...

Local Realtor Terry Moriyama completed the Leadership Morgan Hill program in 2004, a program that encourages its graduates to get involved in the community. Around that same time, Terry's two beloved Shih Tzus, Nikki and Sammi, suddenly passed away.  As a lifelong animal lover, Terry...

Morgan Hill residents who’ve been loyal fans of the Pre-Hispanic MX Cuisine food truck now have a permanent place to enjoy their favorite dishes and more. Last fall, the beloved truck made the leap to a brick-and-mortar restaurant, settling into the heart of downtown...

I recently organized a show that was held at the Gilroy Center For the Arts, based on the fentanyl crisis and the artistic, creative expressions of grief from the families impacted by it. I cannot speak highly enough of Marianne and her staff. She welcomed...

The saying, “I don’t know how to act my age, I’ve never been this age before,” is so telling. Not many of us research which resources we would need, which resources would be available when we reach what is called the age of wisdom.  Stress...

In my last letter, I used conservative data from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to argue that mountain lion populations are exceeding sustainable levels. But the issue isn’t just mathematical—it’s behavioral. If mountain lions were truly threatened by low population numbers, we would...

April is recognized as World Autism Month, and I write this as both a mother and an advocate. Like many parents, my early experiences with autism were overwhelming and, at times, isolating.  In our community, support can feel limited. Many autistic children are often defined by...

Marlena has worked in Morgan Hill for nearly a decade. She knows the regulars at the café by name, remembers their orders and asks about their families. She’s part of the daily rhythm of this community. But at the end of each shift, she...