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April 18, 2025

Bay Area leaders pitch sales tax to save BART, Muni, regional transit

By Brittney Sherman

Bay Area leaders, including state senators Scott Wiener and Jesse Arreguín, have proposed a sales tax to fund regional transit systems like BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit, aiming to prevent severe service cuts due to declining ridership and financial challenges. The Connect Bay Area Act, or Senate Bill 63, suggests a 2026 ballot measure for a half-cent sales tax in San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties, with an option for San Francisco to increase it to 1 cent for additional Muni funding. Without this new funding source, transit agencies may face drastic reductions in service, including station closures, reduced operating hours, and mass layoffs.

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April 15, 2025

Healthcare leads US job gains; CEO turnover rises; Manufacturing activity declines

By Brittney Sherman

U.S. employers added 228,000 jobs in March, led by healthcare’s 54,000 new positions, though unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. Construction added 13,000 jobs, while federal agencies shed 4,000 amid budget cuts. Analysts say the Federal Reserve may keep policy steady while monitoring new tariffs, which could push inflation close to 4%, well above the Fed’s 2% target.

April 14, 2025

Canvas and Corks April 2025

By Brittney Sherman

Corks & Canvas: Discover incredible art displayed in downtown Morgan Hill businesses! Chat with the artists at multiple locations and grab some bites and sips from local wineries and restaurants. More info to come! Ladera Grill MOHI Farm Ancora Vino Avery's Avenue

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April 11, 2025

Mushroom Festival May 2025

By Brittney Sherman

Morgan Hill’s Amphitheater Grounds and Depot Street will host a lively family-friendly festival celebrating all things mushroom, complete with gourmet dishes, a Mushroom Expo, arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, and two stages of live entertainment. Headliners include Heart by Heart (featuring members of HEART) and the popular dance/party band Entourage. Visitors can enjoy a variety of beverages at beer and wine gardens, sample an eclectic range of food, and explore Munchkinland rides and games for kids.

Ample free parking, a shuttle service, and handicap accessibility ensure easy access for everyone.

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April 09, 2025

Monthly retail sales from the US Commerce Department

By Brittney Sherman

According to Commerce Department data reported by Retail Dive, February retail sales in core segments were essentially flat year over year, while e-commerce rose 1.7%. Factoring in the leap day last February, volumes were down by as much as 3.5%, reflecting broad weakness across categories: electronics sales plunged more than 9%, sporting goods fell nearly 6%, and apparel slipped 3.2%, driving a 7.5% drop at department stores.

April 09, 2025

Morgan Hill Downtown Wine Stroll 2025

By Brittney Sherman

Check out the Downtown Wine Stroll Map! It shows all of the Wine Pour Stations, water stops, and music locations.

Don't miss out on the fun. Join us on Saturday, April 26th, from 1 to 5 p.m., and sip, savor, and stroll through downtown, enjoying local wines, downtown merchants, and live music. Get your tickets now and save.

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