News/Blog

March 29, 2023

2nd Chance Employers

By Brittney Sherman

Everyone makes mistakes and people deserve a second chance. In general, it is becoming much more common for employers to hire individuals with prior convictions. To aid in this effort, the Santa Clara County Adult Probation Department, in partnership with the Offices of Diversion and Reentry Services and Pretrial Services, is hosting a Job and Resource Fair for all justice involved individuals on Wednesday, April 26th from 11am to 3pm. The event includes over (25) employers and resource vendors and will take place at the Adult Probation Department parking lot at 2314 North 1st St. in San Jose.

March 28, 2023

Santa Clara County considered Contiguous County for Disaster Relief

By Brittney Sherman

Due to the recent severe winter storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides that occurred between December 27th and January 31st, Santa Clara County is now considered a Contiguous County for the recent emergency declaration.  Businesses affected physically and/or economically, and homeowners/renters that sustained repair and replacement to their residences, can apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (Working Capital Loan) – Deadline is October 16, 2023.  Homeowners may be eligible for a disaster loan up to $200,000 for primary residence structural repairs or rebuilding. Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets (Primary Counties Only). 

Read the FAQ page to learn more.

March 24, 2023

Morgan Hill artist's jewelry featured on the Red Carpet

By Brittney Sherman

Morgan Hill resident and jewelry artist Sharon Winchester has been seeing her jewelry on the big screen for years, but this year was different. Through her membership with The Artisan Group, Winchester’s jewelry was featured at the Academy Awards! Not only were her popular “Synergy Earrings” included in the celebrity gift bags, but she received custom orders from individual celebrities. Read the full article in the Morgan Hill Times HERE.

Visit the artist’s website HERE.

March 23, 2023

Wildflower Run celebrates 40 years

By Brittney Sherman

The Mushroom Mardi Gras, Taste of Morgan Hill, and 4th of July Freedom Festival are just a few of the historic hallmark events hosted in Morgan Hill. This year’s Wildflower Run, organized by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), marks the event’s 40th anniversary. The race’s longevity and success can be attributed to its constant evolution. In the early years only women and girls were allowed to participate. Men were invited to race in 1988, a baby jogger 5k was introduced in 2012, and a senior 2K rounds out the latest iteration. The run started with 300 racers but today hosts approximately 1,200 participants coordinated by an entirely volunteer-run management team. Since its inception, AAUW has donated over $500,000 in scholarships, grants, and community and leadership programs for women and girls.

Learn more about AAUW HERE.