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Over 1,000 wineries competed in this year’s prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest in Northern California. Of the 5,700 total entries, the following South Santa Clara County Wineries made it on the podium: Guglielmo, Kirigin Cellars, Little Uvas, Martin Ranch, Moose Mountain, P&V, Sarah’s Vineyard and Solis.
Read the full article in the Morgan Hill Times HERE.
With 87,000 acres at Henry Coe State Park and an additional 58 trails covering 585 miles, Morgan Hill has already become a preferred location for hiking and biking enthusiasts alike. The Conservation Fund’s recent purchase of the Richmond Ranch will expand the existing Bay Area Trail more than 3,600 acres. This land acquisition will act as a bridge, connecting the East Foothills, Coyote Valley, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Upon approval by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, the Santa Clara County Department of Parks will be handed the land, which they will co-manage alongside Valley Habitat Agency.
Read the full Morgan Hill Times article HERE.
Jerry Ayala, owner of the Flower Cottage located on First St in Downtown Morgan Hill, is preparing for one of his store’s strongest days of the year- Valentine’s Day. After owning the store for 10 years, Jerry has found long stem roses, chocolates, and teddy bears to be the top sellers.
“In 2024, consumers are projected to spend approximately $25.8 billion on Valentine’s Day purchases,” reported the National Retail Federation. Top gifts include jewelry, an “evening out,” clothes, and flowers.
Read the full Morgan Hill Times Article HERE.
Several San Franciso 49er players have chosen Morgan Hill as their place of residence, touting their ability to achieve a sense of peacefulness and anonymity in the City, while maintaining a close proximity to the Bay Area.
Read the full article in SF Gate HERE.
Morgan Hill’s 3rd quarter 2023 sales tax results showed 2% growth, while the Bay Area and California were down 3% and 1.6% respectively. Morgan HIll’s major contributors were from the Auto/Transportation, Food/Drug, Building/Construction and Business/Industry sectors. The City’s top 25 sales tax producing businesses grew a collective 17%, accounting for approximately 61% of all sales tax revenue generated into the General Fund.
Read the 2-page shareable report HERE.
Governor Newsom announced a $37.9 billion deficit to California’s 2024/25 fiscal year budget. Newsom proposed to cover approximately 50% of the gap with reserve funding and another 33% by cutting planned spending in various sectors. High interest rates, reduced home sales, decreased start-up business investment, and the delay in the state income tax filing deadline have all been listed as contributing factors.
Read the full article in the Morgan Hill Times HERE.
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