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Save The World Air, Inc.'s Technology is highlighted in the

The Gilroy Planning Commission approved an expansion of a storage facility on Murray Avenue, but some commissioners questioned its need and its potential impacts on the neighborhood. On Feb. 4, the commission voted 4-3 to allow Extra Space Storage at 8900 Murray Ave. to construct...

Casa de Fruta has new Web site

location: 45711 Monterey St.,

Anritsu Corporation, based in Morgan Hill, has earned the

The early winter drought has been good news for local builders and the sounds of saws, drills and hammers are competing with winter songbirds across Gilroy, as several long-awaited housing developments are under construction. Leading the way is The Cannery, a 104-unit affordable living apartment...

Clos LaChance Winery introduces Bistro Clos. Bistro Clos will provide guests with a restaurant-style experience within the winery setting. The menu has been developed in tandem with chef Lou Zulaica and Roy Froom, director of hospitality at Clos LaChance, certified wine educator and first level sommelier. Chef Lou is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. He has more than 20 years of fine dining experience. Reservations are required on Friday nights only and can be made by calling 1-800-ITS-WINE, ext. 106. Details: www.clos.com or call 1-800-ITS-WINE.

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How confident are you about your retirement savings? That might seem like a difficult question to answer. Maybe a better question is – do you own your home? If your answer is no, you're not alone. Retirement-age homeowners are more likely than ever to carry mortgage debt. According to a USA Today analysis of census data, more than 28 percent of homeowners age 65 or older owe on their homes. That might not seem like an outrageous percentage, but when compared to about 21 percent in 1990 and about 19 percent in 1980, the trend is obvious.