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Santa Clara County residents in need of emergency police, fire or medical services can now send a text to 911 to request a response.

Saturday, Sept. 21 was California Coastal Cleanup Day in Santa Clara County, and it included the creeks and rivers that flow to the coast, including Coyote Creek.

Morgan Hill resident Sam Koldewyn achieved the rank of Eagle Scout after improving a crumbling, unsafe paver patio at Oakwood School.

Local students, activists and public officials descended on Morgan Hill City Hall the afternoon of Sept. 20 to raise awareness of climate change and encourage others—including government officials—to take action for a healthier environment.

Local public safety and health authorities are advising residents of an increase in fentanyl overdoses in Santa Clara County, and the growing presence of counterfeit pain pills that contain the powerful opioid.

The High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors voted to approve the preferred route for the state’s controversial bullet train at a Sept. 17 meeting. High-speed rail, if it is funded, will pass through downtown Morgan Hill with a stop in Gilroy before tunneling through Pacheco...

Glyphosate, also known as the weed killer Roundup, is used in Morgan Hill on public right-of-ways and in city parks to abate weeds. But local officials are considering phasing out the potentially harmful chemical on city properties after next year.  In recent months, the use...

Valley Water celebrated the completion of a major pipeline project Sept. 19 after four years of construction. The Main Avenue and Madrone Pipelines Restoration project installed roughly 14,000 feet of pipeline, or about three miles. The system delivers local and imported water from Anderson Reservoir...

The Uesugi Pumpkin Park is back again this fall for its 34th year in Morgan Hill. A new business entity, MH Pumpkins LLC, operates the legendary pumpkin extravaganza under a new name, Morgan Hill Pumpkin Park at Uesugi Farms, while owner Uesugi Farms continues the...