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April 11, 2026

2 letters: Concerns about electin Matthew Wendt; South County Democrats list endorsements

Has concerns about electing attorney Matthew Wendt to the Morgan Hill City Council

Happy to give a response on the anti-Obama display

No sooner did South County finally get out of the news as a hotbed of bigotry – after the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a much-protested proposal for a Muslim worship center in San Martin moved that story out of the spotlight – than we landed right back in the same predicament, thanks to Blake Lebeck.

Yes on Measure G for a better MH

On the Morgan Hill ballot, the vote that will have the most lasting and direct impact on the community is Measure G, the $198.3 million school bond. Vote Yes and there will be a local funding source for a variety of needed improvements to aging school facilities and upgrades in technological capabilities.

San Francisco church features dancing saints

A saint, from the Latin word for “holy,” is a person recognized for a life of great virtue. Although originally a word used in Christianity, scholars say most world religions have terms for comparable historical figures.

‘Freud’s Last Session’: Insightful and meaningful

Envision meeting with the great Sigmund Freud to discuss the joy of love, the purpose of sex, the existence of God and the meaning of life. Two fine actors bring the words of Mark St. Germain to realization in this clever piece taken from Dr. Armand M. Nicholi Jr.’s bestselling book, “The Question of God.”

Enjoy a safe and fun Halloween downtown

Downtown Morgan Hill holds an annual “Safe Trick or Treat Night” that has grown into one of the most popular Halloween events in the South Valley. Several blocks of Monterey Street are closed-off to vehicle traffic, and downtown merchants and other groups come out to give candy to about 3,000 youngsters guided by their parents. MHAT-19’s volunteers will be part of the Halloween sweet treat give-away on Oct. 31. If you happen to be there, please stop by and say “Boo!” to our crew.

October mega-baptism should keep vampires at bay

Halloween season is upon us and timing is, as they say, everything. Gracie and Emily, my 5- and 3-year-old granddaughters, are all over the holiday. The spookier, the better. Grandson Charlie, age 2 1/2 years, not so much.

Readers share why pets are so special

Some of you sent in your “favorite pet story” in response to our last column. I gotta say, your pet tales really stirred our emotions and reminded us why we love our pets so much.

10 things to know before you hire an agent

Not all real estate agents are the same. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home, you need good information before you make any moves.

No, Obama does not deserve four more years

By Gayle Strickland

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