Residents excited as modernized Gilroy Bowl re-opens
Marty Cheek2024-03-30T11:57:41-07:00Original alley opened in 1959, was run for decades by the Kawano family Gilroy resident Ryan Brown shows good form at the newly renovated Gilroy Bowl. Photo by Marty Cheek By Marty Cheek Photo [...]
Main story: PJIFF offers captivating line-up and movie-making guests
Marty Cheek2024-03-30T11:58:34-07:00267 films from 30 countries shown in four South Valley communities A child is determined to celebrate their 12th birthday with glamour in "Mud Queen," directed by Luke Daly and Nathan Fagan.Photo courtesy PJIFF By Marty [...]
First woman now CHP commander at scales
Marty Cheek2024-03-30T11:49:57-07:00Erica Elias was born in Gilroy and raised in Hollister, went to Gavilan Photo by Marty CheekErica Elias is new commander at the CHP's Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility. By Marty Cheek Lt. Erica Elias [...]
Archive April 3-16, 2024
Marty Cheek2024-11-11T16:25:46-08:00Click on headlines below to discover the latest news and opinions in our community Read about the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival by clicking on the MAIN STORY below. Photo courtesy PJIFF MAIN STORY: [...]
Thank You Letter to South Valley Community: Katelyn Deng Shares her gratidude
Marty Cheek2024-03-17T11:15:09-07:00Al Navoroli Youth Musician recipient shares her thoughts on South Valley Symphony experience This letter was submitted to Morgan HIll Life by Katelyn Deng To the South Valley Community: From left: Mrs. Kai Chi Zhu (Katelyn's [...]
Guest column by Daniel Saucedo: ‘Sí Se Puede Week’ at San Martin Gwinn shows school’s local Latino pride
Marty Cheek2024-03-17T11:15:04-07:00San Martin Gwinn first witnessed the march by Mr. Anaya’s class in the year 2013 By Daniel Saucedo Daniel Saucedo We are never going to forget the movement for a better life that Cesar Chavez, [...]
Nonprofit profile: Five years after county’s purchase, hospitals thrive
Marty Cheek2024-03-16T08:16:16-07:00Former De Paul rebrands itself as Valley Health Center in Morgan Hill Morgan Hill Life file photoFormer Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman speaks at a 2019 rally to save three medical facilities, including St. Louise. [...]
Homes of the Week
Marty Cheek2024-03-16T09:39:58-07:00Discover what new home is now listed on the South Valley market
Leadership … with Calvin Nuttall: Leadership Morgan Hill educates class on intricacies of city government
Marty Cheek2024-03-03T09:34:15-08:00Most impactful element of the experience was a mock council meeting conducted by class members. By Calvin Nuttall Calvin Nuttall If you’re like me, local government has sometimes been an afterthought at the ballot box. [...]