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Tucked into the main commercial thoroughfare in downtown San Juan Bautista is the charming blue and white Jardines de San Juan Mexican Restaurant & Gardens. The local gem—open nearly 40 years—sits on the first floor of a two-story building at 113 Third St., and like the name, boasts a spacious back patio colorfully decorated with full spectrum of umbrellas and overflowing with beautiful potted plants including asparagus fern, geranium and cascading succulents.

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Enthusiasm was high at Gilroy City Council Monday, as a packed chambers watched four new city council members and a mayor get sworn in after a record-breaking election on Nov. 8.

Gilroy’s historic season continues to get better even after the last snap.

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Forty homeless families in Gilroy, including dozens of children, will have an early and very special Christmas this year.

Solorsano Middle School captured a league title and went on to capture the Section title capped off with a strong run at the County championship. Solorsano ended up taking seven to the County Tournament and had two County Champions Ryan Perez, 135-pound weight class, and Nathan Fernandez at 235-pound weight class. The 70 pounder, Luke Laptalo, placed fourth at counties. Eric Argumedo (85 pounder) and Amit Klair (90 pounder) placed second. Brandon Martinez (75 pounder) and Sean Hayes (155 pounder) placed third.This is the first time Solorsano Middle School wrestling has ever won the Section tournament out of all the sports and went on to take second as a team at the County tournament, beating out all the other Gilroy middle schools including South Valley Middle School.

Round one of Gilroy and Christopher was a classic that came down to a layup in the final minute to put the Mustangs on top.

No matter how much willpower you possess, it’s easy to overindulge during the holiday season. But don’t let all of the hard work you’ve put into being the healthiest you can be in 2016 go to ruin with turkey and stuffing. The reality is you can have your cake—scratch that, pumpkin pie—and eat it, too.