Religion: Faith and the work of being neighbors
At a time when the name of God is too often used to inflame fear, sanctify division, bless political resentment or lend sacred over to violence, people of faith are called to offer something better to public life: humility, deeper understanding and a renewed...
‘Comic Potential’ opens April 24
In an entertainment industry that has been overtaken by the artificial, can its writers and performers still find a human connection?
This is the question at the heart of “Comic Potential,” opening April 24 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse. Written in 1999, the play...
Recology composting program turns waste into natural fertilizer
On a 16-acre hilltop on Pacheco Pass Highway in southeast Gilroy, Recology turns thousands of tons of yard waste and food scraps from households throughout South Valley into nutrient-rich compost that farmers throughout the region use as a robust natural fertilizer.
The ultimate result is...
Cherry growers expect light crop due to weather challenges
Cherry growers from Coyote Valley to Hollister are reporting one of the worst crops in recent memory after an unusually warm winter left trees without enough cold to fruit properly, followed by a heat wave during the critical bloom period that disrupted germination.
“We have...
Morgan Hill gears up for April 25 Earth Day Festival
Spring is here, and so is Morgan Hill’s fifth Annual Community Earth Day Festival! Join the City of Morgan Hill and the American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) Climate Education and Action Committee on Saturday, April 25, for a day filled with sustainability, climate...
Meet the candidates at upcoming South County events
A local group of voters will host a series of local meet-the-candidate events in the coming weeks, in advance of the June 2 gubernatorial primary election. Events will take place at the Morgan Hill Grange, and are organized by the South County Silver Democrats.
On...
Gavilan spring production explores key chapter of local history
Gavilan College’s theater program will present Luis Valdez’s “Bandido!” on stage for their spring production. Tickets are on sale now for show dates scheduled for 8pm May 8, 9, 15 and 16; and a matinee at 2pm May 16 at the college’s Gilroy campus...
Learn about the history of Middle East tensions at Congregation Emeth presentation
Congregation Emeth in Morgan Hill will host Dr. Jeffrey Blutinger, a professor at California State University, Long Beach, to give a presentation on the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The presentation will take place 2:30-4:30pm. Congregation Emeth is located at 17835 Monterey Road.
The presentation...
Film, panel celebrate diversity, self expression
A short animated film featuring the final performance of Paul Reubens, best known for his role as Pee-wee Herman, screened April 14 during the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival in Morgan Hill as part of the festival’s LGBTQ+ day of programming.
“The Crown with a...
Religion: A talk with Albert Einstein
On May 6, 1947, my grandfather, Clarence Boyer, walked into the Princeton, New Jersey office of Albert Einstein. He approached the woman behind the desk and asked to speak to the man who changed the way we think of time and space.
“Do you have...
