My name is David Johnson; I've worked in the laboratory of Saint Louise hospital for 19 years, while it has changed hands multiple times. During those years I have taken pride in this hospital and worked hard with many others to provide for the South Valley Community the best possible health care.
Once again, reports are coming in from nervous people about mountain lions (a.k.a. cougars, pumas and panthers) seen near their homes. Sightings of these large animals (6 to 9 feet long and weighing up to 275 pounds) are on the upswing during the dry season because the lions may need to leave remote habitats in search of prey and water. But with limited hunting grounds, the lions may follow prey—usually old or sick deer—into the suburbs.
Ghost town if ‘F’ approved: Measure F, if approved, will implement a 1/2 cent sales tax for Gilroy, making the sales tax 9.25 percent for 15 years. The highest sales tax in Santa Clara Valley.