Top stories include $1.2 billion Anderson Dam project, lawsuit against city for redistricting map vote, and election of a new city mayor
By Marty Cheek
The clock is ticking in the countdown of the final hours of the year 2022. New Year’s Eve is a time of reflection of the past 365 days in the South Valley region as recorded in the pages of Morgan Hill Life. That’s why we thought it would be fun for our readers to consider the major news stories of the closing year.
In no specific order, here are news we published that we believe had the most significance for Morgan Hill and the rest of the South Valley:
Gilroy garlic farmer, philanthropist Don Christopher fondly remembered
Groundbreaking moves Anderson Dam retrofit project forward
Valley Water: Cost of rebuilding Anderson Dam balloons to $1.2 B
Anderson Dam retrofit hits a major milestone with tunnel
County’s new sheriff intends to restore the public’s trust
Pro football team to train at Morgan Hill’s Outdoor Sports Center
Hill’s 2022 homeless count decline is no accident
Mark Turner elected as Morgan Hill’s new city mayor
Local leaders say new art gallery could invigorate downtown
Live Oak, Sobrato high schools revive El Toro Bowl tradition
Children learn technology skills at MH’s Boys & Girls Club
Local tribe fights to save heart of Amah Mutsun culture
New housing project meant for farmworkers
Gavilan selects next president to replace Dr. Rose
New superintendent looks to take college in a new direction
Gavilan president retiring after four decades in education
Tunnel being built under downtown Morgan Hill will control flooding
After years of delays, inclusive playground set to open June 4
High-Speed Rail passes environmental hurdle
New fire chief has 20 years of experience
Residents show support for Ukraine with flag raising
Artwork for global peace unveiled to make the world better
Government: Various maps for redistricting city council seats discussed at workshop
Government: Council chooses district map that opens city to potential lawsuits
Government: City faces suit over choice of ‘illegal’ map
Government: Redistricting Map 103 to go before a judge
Government: It’s official . . . city finally has an approved district boundary map
Editorial: Let’s hope our city leaders learned a valuable lesson
Government: City faces suit over choice of ‘illegal’ map
Government: City loses lawsuit over redistricting map that was not contiguous
