Monthly Archives: January 2025
Statewide homelessness climbs 3%
California’s homeless population remains the biggest in the nation, but the crisis is growing more slowly here than in most of the rest of...
Sports Roundup: Christopher boys basketball wins holiday tournament, now 11-1
Christopher HS Boys Basketball (11-1 overall, 1-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton)
Recent results: Sonoma County Classic Tournament: won 60-37 vs. Santa Rosa; won 68-60 (OT) at...
Spoking My Mind: From New Years to farewell tears
Happy New Gear! Welcome to 2025!
January means new beginnings bicycle-wise. Many of you will start riding your new Christmas presents, the two of you...
California will stiffen theft penalties in 2025
Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative voters passed this year, alongside related...
Pregnant Gilroy woman dies in New Year’s Day accident
A 29-year-old pregnant Gilroy woman died in a three-vehicle crash on New Year's Day, according to authorities.
The California Highway Patrol said their office is...
Religion: Merry Christmas… In January!
With Christmas decorations sometimes going up before Thanksgiving, and even Halloween, it may seem unnecessary to prolong Christmas. However, Catholics and many other Christian...
New state law keeps medical debt off credit report
‘Everyday people across the country skip medical care because of cost. Those who do seek medical help may end up with a balance they...
From My Perspective: Family of God
Recently, I celebrated a 70th birthday with a friend I’ve known for 65 years. Circumstances had her move to Florida from New York, after...
Dozens of new state laws take effect for the new year
California lawmakers in 2024 introduced 4,821 bills, but most of them were tossed or otherwise rejected during the months-long legislative process during which most...
