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November 10, 2025

Morgan Hill, Open Space to collaborate on El Toro trail

By Brittney Sherman

Morgan Hill is moving closer to opening a public trail on El Toro Mountain following the City Council’s approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority on Nov. 5. The agreement formally commits both agencies to evaluate trail design, access options, and long-term stewardship for the landmark on the city’s west side.

The next phase will include public engagement and environmental review. If advanced, the trail would provide residents and visitors with expansive valley and Santa Cruz Mountain views. Mayor Mark Turner noted that expanding public access to El Toro has long been a city priority and said the partnership positions both agencies to begin detailed planning for a community-oriented recreational amenity.

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November 07, 2025

Bay Area Raising Cane's to celebrate opening with 'Free Cane's for a Year' chances

By Brittney Sherman

A new Raising Cane’s is set to open in Morgan Hill on Nov. 11, becoming the chain’s second South Bay location. With this opening, Raising Cane’s will expand to seven restaurants across the Bay Area.

Regional Leader of Restaurants Chris Zygler said the chain has seen strong demand throughout the San Francisco Bay Area as it continues its growth.

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November 05, 2025

Morgan Hill held its first Viva Calle open streets event

By Brittney Sherman

Morgan Hill hosted its first Viva Calle open streets event on Nov. 2, temporarily closing 2.5 miles of roadway to cars and opening them for walking, biking, and community activities. The 10 a.m.–2 p.m. event brought the popular open-streets model—well established in cities like San Jose—into South County for the first time, aiming to promote active transportation and support local businesses.

The event was funded through a grant from Santa Clara County Supervisor Silvia Arenas, who has long advocated for bringing the concept to the region. Viva Calle’s founder in San Jose, Ed Sothis, noted that open streets events encourage physical activity and strengthen community connection, offering residents a safe, car-free public space to explore.

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October 31, 2025

South Bay industrial market shows strength with San Jose lease market

By Brittney Sherman

Therma LLC has signed a full-building lease for the 212,700-square-foot San Jose Logistics Center at 650 N. King Road. The deal was brokered by CBRE and involves a property owned by an Ares Real Estate fund.

CBRE notes the immediate lease-up reflects strong demand for modern industrial and manufacturing facilities, particularly those offering robust power capacity and limited new supply. Therma—headquartered in San Jose and serving major commercial and industrial clients, including tech campuses and data centers—provides design, production, installation, and service for large-scale HVAC systems.

The agreement coincides with improving industrial market conditions in the South Bay. CBRE reports that vacancy fell to 4.1% in Q3 2025, down from 4.7% in Q2, suggesting an uptick in tenant activity.

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October 27, 2025

Celebrating the first graduating class of Morgan Hill’s Business Support Services program

By Brittney Sherman

The City of Morgan Hill proudly celebrated the graduation of the first Business Support Services Program cohort, featuring 20 small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The class was made up primarily of Spanish-speaking South County residents, half of whom were women, representing a range of industries from construction and cosmetology to retail and food services. Over 80 guests attended the October 2 ceremony at the Community and Cultural Center, including Mayor Mark Turner and Assemblymember Gail Pellerin. From May through September, participants completed a 10-week business intensive program, with weekly classes hosted at the Morgan Hill Adult School and monthly online workshops. Childcare was provided through the Adult School, and the Rotary Club of Morgan Hill sponsored meals for each session.

The program, facilitated by the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center in partnership with the City, achieved one of the lowest attrition rates the organization has seen—reflecting both participant dedication and the strong demand for business education in South County. Beyond the classroom, the Business Support Services Program continues to offer free workshops and one-on-one consulting to all local businesses and startups. The next English and Spanish cohorts begin in January 2026, with ongoing workshops and advising sessions available year-round. Entrepreneurs interested in participating can learn more or register at www.choosemorganhill.com/elevate.

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