The Grange: Creating a better world
As the Grange Building in Morgan Hill's downtown district turned
In the wake of the election and a Philly steak find
First, thanks to all the readers who sent nice comments about
City summer rec guide reveals an underlying issue
Beautiful cover on the city of Gilroy’s parks and recreation Summer 2012 Activity Guide shot at the Christopher High School swimming pool with three of Gilroy’s finest young lifeguards. The guide went to the printer weeks and weeks ago no doubt, and, lo and behold, there’s not a word mentioned about activities available at the South Valley Middle School swimming pool. Yep, not going to get many participants when the activity isn’t even listed in the city summer guide. The city staff, clearly, decided to close the pool long before our City Council decided to keep it open. And therein lies a systemic cultural problem that has to be dealt with and eradicated before our city moves forward. As one of our astute Community Pulse Board members commented upon answering the question about whether the city should spend the money to keep the South Valley pool open: “The culture of NO has got to GO.” Not good for a brochure …
Habitat for Humanity begins construction
It rained steadily in Morgan Hill on the morning of Feb. 6. As a
4.1 quake rumbles 11 miles north of Morgan Hill
A 4.1-magnitude temblor rumbled near San Jose at 4:10 p.m.
IRA deadlines are quickly approaching
Many of us associate April with taxes. We should also associate
Women Come Together to Knit Hope into People’s Lives
Several women meet regularly at the Gilroy Presbyterian Church
Mountain Lions are Natural, Necessary Part of South Valley
We live in mountain lion country. Here in the South Valley and elsewhere throughout the American West, these beautiful big cats make their home in the hills near our towns and cities.
