Memorial Day weekend camping reservations set all-time record high
The California Department of Parks and Recreation has some advice for unhappy campers struggling to find a campsite for Memorial Day Weekend. People who left it to the last minute to try and get a prime spot at beach and coastal campsites are asked to consider campgrounds farther inland or north, said Roy Stearns of the Parks and Rec Department.
Don’t miss it: Second Annual Giants Garlic Fest
The aromatic lure of garlic will reach AT&T Park in San Francisco once again Friday, June 21 as the second Annual Giants Garlic Fest — in community partnership with the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association — will be held in Seals Plaza at 5 p.m. prior to the ball club’s game against the Miami Marlins at 7:15 p.m.
County, City finalize RDA settlement
Santa Clara County and City of Morgan Hill officials announced Thursday they have finalized a settlement of a dispute related to the transfer of Morgan Hill Redevelopment Agency properties and cash to the newly formed Morgan Hill Economic Development Corporation in March 2011.
City works on revising growth management system
As part of the City of Morgan Hill’s effort to update its General Plan and other long-term planning documents, City Hall has invited outside experts to share their experiences managing growth in communities in California and across the country. Thus the City Council has directed its staff and a consultant to explore revisions to the City's growth management system, and, as an initial step in that multi-year process, officials have organized a public symposium May 29 to learn about strategies that have succeeded elsewhere, according to a press release from the City’s General Plan update consultant, The Planning Center.
Money spent to keep kids from smoking is no bride
DEAR ABBY: I was surprised to see you equate a concerned grandmother's creative solution to smoking with bribery in your Feb. 14 column. The word "bribe" has a negative connotation. What the grandmother did was offer an incentive, NOT a bribe, that will benefit her grandchildren in the long run. I think the woman should be congratulated.
Gender reassignment involves more than lifestyle change
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I recently learned that our sister-in-law's adult son from a prior marriage, "Charlie," is now "Claire." My husband and I have three sons, ages 2 to 10 years.
YMCA director appointed to City position
After a national search, the City of Morgan Hill hired local resident and former employee Chris Ghione as its new Community Services Director.










