Scrapbook Sept. 21-27, 2014
Local cadets take first in competition: The Chesty Puller BN, United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, a naval youth program which covers the Monterey Bay area, recently placed first in their division at the annual Seamanship Challenge held at Coast Guard Island in Alameda. The unit competed in teams of four, and earned third place for Line Heaving; second place in the Obstacle Course; First place for Close Order Drill; First place in Damage Control; and First place in the Stretcher Relay. This gave them an overall first place in the Combined Units Division.
MLB: Athletics blank the Red Sox for third win in a row
Athletics left-hander Brett Anderson was in top form Tuesday
Delo’s Divots: Use your forearms to eliminate slice
There are as many cures for stopping the slice as there are
The Simple Scallop Comes Alive with a Pineapple Salsa
Scallops are another one of my favorite types of fish. They do
Getting Out: Pescadero Marsh worth the trip
Every time I drive along state Route 1 between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, I can’t help but think of all the things I am surely missing. On one side, curious country roads – Gazos Creek Road, Bean Hollow Road – beckon as I pass by. On the other side, I know that one beach after another is hidden at the base of the cliff beyond the few cars parked at a succession of unmarked access points.
Five locals charged with insurance fraud
Five South Valley men, including two from Gilroy and two from San Martin, were charged with running a $235,948 insurance scam where they faked 18 car accidents and billed insurance companies for work that was never done.
Brothers Angel Topete, 36, and Joshua Topete, 34,...
