Retailers prep for Black Friday
With the Black Friday shopping spree on the horizon, some retailers get a head start by opening the day before, in the hopes that shoppers will hit the checkout lines after their turkey dinners.
Walmart at 170 Cochrane Plaza will be open for its regular...
Festival of Lights celebrates 25 years
The Indian Association of South Santa Clara County (IASC) celebrated its 25th annual Diwali Festival of Lights Nov. 23 at Ann Sobrato High School in Morgan Hill.
Local Scene: Holiday parade, Steel Magnolias
The South Valley Civic Theater will continue to present Steel Magnolias to local audiences through Dec. 7, at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road.
Local scouts conduct food drive
Last weekend, scouts in Morgan Hill and Gilroy demonstrated their oath “to help other people at all times” in their local communities by collecting and donating items for the annual Scouting for Food drive.
Police blotter: Disturbances, thefts
A woman who had been arrested the previous night in Watsonville reported to Morgan Hill police Nov. 10 that someone stole her vehicle.
New shelter reaches milestone
A new animal shelter campus under construction in San Martin reached a major milestone Nov. 22, when crews placed the structure’s final steel beam.
Santa Clara County officials held a “topping off” ceremony to mark the occasion.
The new animal shelter campus is being constructed at...
It’s roadwork season in Morgan Hill
Contractors and road work crews are taking advantage of the dry late autumn months to complete a number of large-scale street repairs and public infrastructure upgrades throughout Morgan Hill.
Orchard hosting open house
Andy’s Orchard, 1615 Half Road in Morgan Hill, is holding its holiday open house Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 30 to Dec. 22.
The event will feature complimentary eggnog, hot cocoa, hot cider or tea. Food samples include fresh and dried fruits, nuts, and other...
Puppet artist performs in Morgan Hill
Nationally known author and performer Robin Riding brought her puppet-making, music and puppet show to Morgan Hill’s BookSmart on Nov. 16.
Riding sang along to her picture book, Mermaids Fast Asleep. Children had the chance to create mermaid puppets and perform a group puppet show...
Local police, DA to host gun buyback Dec. 14
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office will partner with the Gilroy and Morgan Hill police departments to sponsor a $50,000 gun buyback in the South Bay Dec. 14.