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March 7, 2026

Two wheels of change

With a vibrant cycling community in the South Valley, Morgan Hill-based bicycle manufacturer, Specialized is a forward-looking neighbor and fixture in the Morgan Hill Landscape. Featured in Morgan Hill’s 2018 Pride & Progress section (found inside this week’s edition), the local company boasts 350 employees...

Retired captain remains devoted to community

Jerry Neumayer recently retired from a 20-year career with Morgan Hill Police Department, but the former police captain is probably equally known in town as a coach, father, husband and neighbor. Neumayer, 46, moved to Morgan Hill with his wife, Elizabeth, shortly after MHPD hired...

Police blotter

Stolen vehicleSomeone stole a white 1996 Honda Accord from a spot on Sanchez Drive. The crime was reported 5:58am Sept. 18. Defrauding an innkeeper A customer at an auto repair shop on Monterey Road left the store without paying for more than $1,000 worth of...

MHPD alerts residents of IRS scam

Morgan Hill Police are warning residents about a recent scam that’s come to light where callers say they are with the Internal Revenue Service and you owe them unpaid taxes. The scammers ask that you pay them in gift cards, according to the MHPD announcement. “Trust...

Libraries service extends beyond books

Santa Clara County Library District’s 2018 Summer Reading programming, “Reading Takes You Everywhere,” saw record participation by children, teens and adults, according to a Sept. 11 announcement. Morgan Hill and Gilroy libraries—both of which saw a significant increase in participation over this summer—are part of...

Acorns put it all together in rolling Mustangs

Jesse Isais epitomizes the Live Oak High football team. Listed at a generous 5-foot-9 and 140 pounds, Isais routinely goes up against bigger players. However, the Acorns junior cornerback/receiver and his teammates have been superior against every one of their opponents so far. Last Friday, Live Oak...

AAUW hosts Morgan Hill candidate forum Sept. 27

The American Association of University Women, Morgan Hill chapter will host a forum for candidates for local offices to answer questions from the public and meet the voters.The forum will take place Sept. 27 at Morgan Hill Council Chambers, 17555 Peak Ave. The forum will start at 6pm with a meet-and-greet, with intros and questions/answers starting at 6:30pm.Invited to the forum are candidates for Morgan Hill Mayor and City Council, State Assembly District 30 and Santa Clara County Sheriff. A separate forum for candidates for local school district offices will take place Oct. 8, and will also be hosted by the local AAUW chapter. 

A Candidate’s Dilemma

Many people have told me that I need to be ready for anything as a candidate for public office.

UPDATED: List of city, county, assembly candidates

All Morgan Hill candidates have been qualified for the Nov. 6 election. This is Morgan Hill’s first election voting in City Council districts; however, no incumbents will be running for re-election. The races are for the mayor’s seat, and for council districts B and D. Here are the candidates for Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County Sheriff and 30th Assemblymember at a glance.

South County Catholic HS plans hinge on LAFCO’s decision

While a city annexation plan is moving forward once again, the brainstorming behind a South County Catholic high school is already well under way and has been for a number of years. The Diocese of San Jose said  fundraising, a construction timetable and overall project...

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