Opinion

For the past six months, Mark Fenichel—or Fenny as he’s better known—and I have had the chore of clearing out Morgan Hill Life and Gilroy Life Publisher Marty Cheek’s storage unit following his untimely passing in early September 2024. Oh the treasures we found. While...

Once again, an anonymous “we” tells us that “they” want to be “respectful of everyone's time—yours, the council's and the staff’s” by combining council meetings to one per month for April and May. I don’t know if council members agreed or if this was decided...

Several years ago, California schools changed their middle school curriculum to a single option for math at each grade. This approach was founded on research which suggested providing all students with the same foundational instruction and eliminating early math placement would help narrow achievement...

People globally celebrate Earth Day on April 22, recognizing the urgent need to help our planet.  What began in 1970 as a grassroots environmental movement in the United States has since grown into the largest secular observance in the world, involving more than a...

The annual Poppy Jasper International Film Festival wrapped up its weeklong celebration of film Wednesday with a tour of Hollister wineries, a final film screening and the closing ceremony and audience awards at the Granada Theater in Hollister. PJIFF executive director Mattie Scariot said this...

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...