Two years after first lockdown, Covid-19 picture improves
It’s been two years since Santa Clara County went into lockdown in response to a then-mostly unknown threat that was destroying lives across the world.
The first shelter-in-place order in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, which went into effect on March 17, 2020, shut down...
Earthquakes shake Morgan Hill
A 3.7-magnitude earthquake was reported Tuesday morning 2 miles from Morgan Hill, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
State announces agreement to extend eviction moratorium
State officials announced an agreement Friday on an extension of the state's moratorium on pandemic-related evictions through Sept. 30.
The agreement between Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders in the state Assembly and Senate will continue to protect tenants from being evicted due to an...
Holocaust survivor to speak, perform in Morgan Hill Nov. 18
Saul Dreier, a survivor of the Holocaust and founder of the Holocaust Survivor Band, will speak and perform at a special event in Morgan Hill on Nov. 18.
Born in Poland in 1925, Dreier’s youth came to a halt in 1939 with the outbreak of...
GEPDA rescues dogs, giving them a place of refuge in the process
The Group Education to Protect and Defend Animals (GEPDA) has prevented countless dogs from being euthanized since its inception in 2004.
But due to a variety of factors, the South Valley rescue organization is wobbling on its last legs—no pun intended. Run out of Director...
Science writers answer questions about SCU, CZU fires
Last summer’s wildfires had Silicon Valley glued to its screens to track multiple blazes as they encroached from different directions.
Inaugural Corks, Kegs & ‘Que Country Fest features Shane Dwight
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley association is proud to host the inaugural Corks, Kegs & ‘Que Country Fest from 5-9pm May 31 at Thorson’s Arena in Morgan Hill.
Set in a unique equestrian arena, this outdoor event is packed with exciting activities, live music...
Religion: Banish the Darkness, Spread the Light
As we approach the darkest time of the year, Jews prepare to celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. The ancient story took place in the 2nd century BCE during the reign of Syrian-Greek King Antiochus IV. He imposed harsh decrees upon the Jews forbidding...
South County teens build haunted house business in Morgan Hill
What started as a childhood passion has transformed into a professional haunted house operation run by two local teenagers who are proving that age is no barrier to entrepreneurship.
Jack Teresi, 19, and Luke Conor, 18, are the co-designers behind Ethereal Acres, a home-grown haunted...
Betabel developer updates project plans
New plans submitted to San Benito County show more details for the commercial development proposed near Highway 101 and Betabel Road—including an expanded variety of uses for the farm stand building that is currently under construction.
The McDowell Charity Trust—the owner and developer of the...
