Mountain lion attack reported in Morgan Hill
Local and state authorities June 4 found evidence of a suspected mountain lion attack in a Morgan Hill neighborhood, and are warning residents to be cautious when out with children and pets.
Fatal hit and run June 4 in San Martin
Police are looking for a motorist who struck and killed a pedestrian in a hit and run collision in San Martin Tuesday night.
Grower faces July 10 deadline in lawsuit
Santa Clara County's lawsuit against a national mushroom grower accused of dumping toxins into a creek in north Morgan Hill is still working its way through the courts.
Morgan Hill couple dies in Utah plane crash
A Morgan Hill couple died in a May 24 single-engine plane crash in a remote area of southern Utah, according to authorities.
Tech park plan draws public outcry
A proposed large industrial development on the northern end of Morgan Hill has stirred an overwhelming response from residents, according to city officials. And these same officials say they are concerned that rumors about the project are floating around.
To attempt to answer residents’ numerous...
Police investigate downtown violence
Morgan Hill Police are investigating two violent incidents downtown that left at least two people injured last weekend, according to authorities.
Construction of new shelter is behind schedule
The County of Santa Clara’s Animal Services Department, which includes the San Martin animal shelter and the animal care and control unit, has achieved 94.3 percent live release rate—one of the best in California.
The current rate of pet adoptions from the San Martin shelter...
Assembly votes to boost farmworker housing
The state Assembly on March 24 approved legislation introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas that aims to make is easier for farmers to build family-friendly housing for farmworkers.
The bill won with bipartisan support on a 59-11 vote in the Assembly, and will now be heard...
Local Scene: Pride Flag Raising, Ranch Day
The City of Morgan Hill will raise the rainbow Pride flag at a 9am June 1 ceremony at the flagpole in the plaza between City Hall and the Council Chambers building on Peak Avenue.
Police blotter: Theft, stolen vehicles
Auto burglary
A thief or thieves broke into a white Lexus parked at Starbucks, 251 Vineyard Town Center. Stolen from the vehicle were an IBM tablet and a backpack. The crime was reported 5:57am May 24.
Theft
An adult male stole several candy bars from the Chevron,...















