Short story, sad sequel
Gazing through the front window at BookSmart Kids - now an empty building lined with bare shelves, a freezer depleted of ice cream and miscellaneous clusters of inventory waiting to be picked up - Queen's 1980 single "Another One Bites the Dust" comes to mind.
Eat your veggies: Heirloom Organics offers produce boxes
Want to freshen up your diet with a little green goodness during the sugar-laden holiday season?
‘Happy’ winery rules
Local winery owners are "pretty happy" with recommended revisions to county ordinances that would make it less of a headache to legally host events, install a commercial kitchen, showcase live music or invest in agritourism accommodations - but the optimism is laced with caution as proposed changes are subject to upcoming reviews.
Holiday joy at the Gardens
Visit the lights 4 to 9 p.m. today through Friday and Dec. 26-30 at 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy. Tickets: Online specials - general admission (11+) with all-you-can-eat feast $39.99; child (3-10) with meal $29.99; admission only $29.99; meal times are 5 and 6 p.m. Bonus: 2012 Gilroy Gardens members get free admission to 2011 Holiday Lights. Details: 408-840-7100
Generosity is always in season
Christmas will be upon us very soon, but it's not too late to bless a needy family this holiday season. Stop by any one of the following locations while you're out and about and partake in the spirit of giving.
