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PBS series features two Morgan Hill enterprises

PBS series features two Morgan Hill enterprises

By Brittney Sherman

PBS Television Program “America’s Heartland” was started in 2005 with the purpose of spotlighting the farming community nationwide. Since that time, PBS has produced 17 seasons of the show which is broadcast in over 88% of the US television market. The 18th season will feature two Morgan Hill based enterprises: Morgan Hill Unified School District’s Farm-TECH hydroponic lettuce program and 5-acre Three Feathers Farm run by BIPOC Farmers and located on recognized Ohlone Muwekma land. Episodes will be available for viewing on PBS August 26th and September 2nd.

Read the full article in the Morgan Hill Times HERE.

 
Back-to-back growth for retail sales

Back-to-back growth for retail sales

By Brittney Sherman

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), year-over-year retail sales grew 1.69% in July and 1.93% in August. When restaurants are added into those core retail sales results, the year-over-year increase for August jumps to 2.11%. Five out of nine retail categories experienced growth in the month of August, driven mainly by clothes/accessories, garden/building, and sports/hobby purchases. Retailers are hoping this increase in consumer spending continues into the holiday months.

Read the full report HERE.

 
Guacamole Trail

Guacamole Trail

By Brittney Sherman

In honor of National Guacamole Day, Mayor Turner and the City of Morgan Hill are proud to officially launch The Morgan Hill Guacamole Trail! This year-round effort will highlight the “best of the best” in guacamole offerings. Visit all (16) stops on the Guac Walk and vote for your favorite to win the Golden Guac of Fame Trophy on National Guacamole Day 2025. You can talk the talk, but can you walk the guac?

Learn more about the trail and find participating restaurants HERE.

 
A public art conversation

A public art conversation

By Brittney Sherman

Join the City of Morgan Hill for a Public Art Conversation on October 14th from 5p to 8:30p, to receive updates on signature Downtown projects, learn what the City is currently doing to support art activations, and hear from industry professionals. Community engagement stations will collect community feedback on future art programming, performance art, culinary art, artist housing, makers spaces, and live music. Live performances will take place from 5p-6p and formal programming, including two panel discussions, will take place from 6p-8p.

Learn more and RSVP HERE.

 
Port strike warnings for the East and Gulf Coast

Port strike warnings for the East and Gulf Coast

By Brittney Sherman

The existing contract between maritime employes, represented by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) will expire on September 30, 2024. Negotiations are currently at a standstill, mainly attributed to the implementation of gate automation and a lack of recognition for longshoremen’s contributions during the pandemic. With the potential of a supply chain disruption growing stronger every day, retailers are placing bulk orders earlier than usual to sidetrack any delivery delays during the holiday season.

Read the full article in the Maritime Executive HERE.

 
10 Bills passed to combat retail theft

10 Bills passed to combat retail theft

By Brittney Sherman

In an effort to reduce the plague of retail theft on California businesses, Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed 10 bills into law. One of the bills allows prosecutors to add up retail crimes across several areas to achieve a felony grand theft charge, and another removes loopholes to allow for the prosecution of organized retail criminals who assault employees and cause store damage.

Read the full overview in the Morgan Hill Times HERE.

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