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Oct 23, 2009, by Jessica Fromm
 As more details come out about the shooting death of Anthony William Librers last weekend, family and friends of the lifelong Morgan Hill resident respond in shock. According to Sgt. A.J. Ford with the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a cabin in a remote area near the town of Jupiter at 2:47am on Oct. 17, where Librers and his friends were celebrating a bachelor party over the weekend. “There was several witnesses there that were tending to Mr. Librers when we got there,” Ford said. “He was laying, bleeding from the head area. He was still alive, in a sense. He was breathing.” Librers was transported to Sonora Regional Medical Center where he was put on life support before being flown to the Memorial Hospital and Medical Center in Modesto. He died on Sunday. Ryan Groshong, who played in a band with Librers and says he was his best friend, was one of four witnesses on the scene when the incident occurred. He said they grew up in East Morgan Hill together, and had been friends since they were both 12 years old.
May 12, 2009, by Jessica Fromm
 The Morgan Hill Planning Commission is meeting tonight, with the main order of business being an annual review of the Morgan Hill General Plan’s implementation this year. The planning commission will discuss the Morgan Hill General Plan, reviewing what kind of progress has been made and preparing to present their findings to the Morgan Hill City Council at a later date.
Feb 16, 2009, by Jessica Fromm
 If geology is your thing, check out this large hillside slump in the Morgan Hill foothills. Like landslides, slumps occure when a mass of soil becomes too heavy and starts to slide along the curve of a hill, causing a crescent-shaped cliff at the upslope end. Slumps usually stay somewhat intact as they break loose from the bedrock and slide downward with gravity. This particular slump, near the Calaveras fault, involves young, upturned sedimentary rocks and could have been triggered by a small earthquake. Thankfully, it did not break loose near any housing.
Feb 10, 2009, by Jessica Fromm
 El Rincon elevates the Morgan Hill dining scene while giving all of Silicon Valley a unique taste of regional Mexico By Stett Holbrook I COULDN'T help but feel a little smug. I was having lunch at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose and listening to a presentation about the upcoming "Mexico Gastronomic Festival" to be held at the hotel. Bruno Figueroa, Mexico's consul general in San Jose, was lamenting the dearth of local Mexican restaurants that specialize in the fine, regional cuisine of Mexico. He's right. Silicon Valley Mexican restaurants seldom stray beyond tacos, burritos and chile verde. But as I enjoyed a highbrow lunch prepared by Mexico City chef Ricardo Castro, I was looking forward to dinner that night at El Rincon, a tiny restaurant in Morgan Hill. While El Rincon ("the corner" in Spanish) does serve burritos and enchiladas, it's one of the few Mexican restaurants in Silicon Valley where you can get the kind of contemporary and regional Mexican food Figueroa was longing for.
Jan 26, 2009, by Jessica Fromm
 The VTA will be making significant changes to their bus service in Morgan Hill, eliminating some lines entirely and increasing the frequency of others. Under the proposed changes that will take effect this summer, the 68 bus line will be increasing frequency from every half hour to every 15 minutes. The popular 68 line runs from the Gilroy Transit Center, through Morgan Hill and Coyote Valley, to the San Jose Diridon Station.
Jan 19, 2009, by Jessica Fromm
 Morgan Hill’s Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center (W.E.R.C.) is offering two activities next month to help raise awareness and funds for the temporary refuge and nurturing center for orphaned wildlife. W.E.R.C. is the only operating facility in South Santa Clara County licensed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to care for native California wildlife. With a goal to release, not tame, sick and injured wildlife, W.E.R.C. has a dedicated team of staff and volunteers that operate a acute care center for young animals in danger.
Dec 09, 2008, by Jessica Fromm
 In current economic conditions, “It’s a Wonderful Life” is the type of story that many people can relate to. The tale of down and out George Bailey and the guardian angel assigned to convince him not to commit suicide, the film version starring James Stewart and Donna Reed has become mandatory Christmas viewing in many households. Focusing on the joy and hope that the holiday season brings, South Valley Civic Theater (SVCT) rounds out their 40th Anniversary year with a production of this classic yuletide drama.
Sep 20, 2008, by Jessica Fromm
 Owner, The Music Tree Goal: Promote the musical experience in South County
If you grew up in South County and played a musical instrument, you went to the Music Tree. In business since 1974, the Music Tree is a downtown Morgan Hill establishment that's a one-stop music shop for everything from amps, guitars and sheet music to rentals and repairs. Since owner Darin Dixon took over operations three years ago, the Music Tree has also taken on an ambitiously progressive approach in establishing itself as a pillar of the South County music community. Besides expanding its inventory and looking toward doubling its floor space, Dixon has also made it a major priority for the Music Tree to back young musicians in the area, from marching band kids to teenage rock groups.
Sep 18, 2008, by Jessica Fromm
 Goal: Propelling interest in aircraft history
Well known on the boutique aircraft circuit, South County Airport in San Martin offers more then just a landing strip. Visitors who fly and drive into the increasingly busy airport can stop by the adjacent Wings of History Museum and see a sizable aircraft, engine and model exhibit. Wings of History is an all-volunteer organization that works to promote the lore and history of flight, concentrating mostly on civilian air operations, as opposed to military. Their collection includes everything from a 1930 Peel Glider Boat to a full-size replica of a 1903 Wright Flyer, to a "SimCopter," a one-of-a-kind, homebuilt helicopter-car.
Sep 17, 2008, by Jessica Fromm
 Environmental Program Administrator, Morgan Hill Goal: Keeping carbon footprints off the lawn
Though a symbol of the all-American experience, idle lawn upkeep also adds up: according to the National Gardening Association, homeowners spent an average of $428 per household on lawn care last year. If your domestic pasture is hitting your wallet too hard (not to mention leaving a big fat carbon footprint), why not consider the benefits of switching to environmentally friendly landscaping? In fact, the city of Morgan Hill will actually pay you to rip out your turf. This summer, the city paired up with the Santa Clara County Water District to offer a rebate program that doubles the cash given to residents for replacing their grass with permeable hardscapes and water-efficient plants. "Water is a critical resource for our state; it's not the best time for water right now," said Anthony Eulo, environmental program administrator for the city of Morgan Hill. "I think that there is no doubt a growing consciousness ... it's definitely more prevalent today than it has been."
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