Opinion

California is privileged to have beautiful weather, especially in the summer, but did you know that within 10 minutes the temperature inside of your vehicle can increase by 20 degrees? You might assume that your child or pet will be okay in your vehicle for just a couple minutes while you run an errand because you rolled down a window. However, this actually does little to keep the car cool. It only takes a few minutes for a car to heat up and become deadly to a child or animal left inside.

In May of 2013, Mayor Don Gage first introduced the idea of a “Quality of Life” bond measure for the November ballot. “It's not for education, it's not for police officers. It's for capital improvements,” he told a Dispatch reporter.

Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Garlic Festival traffic concerns

Our nation’s health is in crisis: chronic disease is on the rise, health care costs are soaring, and health inequities are growing. Today’s children are facing illness historically associated with adults, and their life expectancy may be shorter than their parents. These negative health trends are magnified in South County where the prevalence of chronic diseases is disproportionately higher and life expectancy is lower than Santa Clara County overall. 

Gilroy Gardens: what’s the lesson here?

Awaking to a garlic monsoon was a welcome start to Monday morning. And the clove’s fragrance isn’t just in the air; it’s on the horizon for the 36th Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, and along with it, some digital enhancements.

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Summer is the time of year that most of us flock to lakes, rivers, and ocean beaches to enjoy the numerous recreational opportunities California's waterways have to offer. When the weather heats up, most of us want to cool down and one of the most popular recreational activities is boating.