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Visual noise is everywhere in Gilroy – ubiquitous is a good word to describe it. It’s like this: throw it out there on the street and let it sit for eons. Here, there, everywhere more trash on the sidewalk. It’s garbage, really, and Mayor Don Gage is on the right track choosing to vigorously clean up “Signtown.” One step in the right direction at a time. No A-frames littering the sidewalks, no flapping distracting haphazardly placed banners, no dressed up Lady Liberty dancing on the sidewalk frantically waving a sign. Hallelujah! And while we’re at it, let’s shut down the permanent garage sale locations. That aspect is a ridiculously trashy mess. If a homeowner wants to sell junk every weekend, pack it up and take it to the flea market.

Friends and family are mourning the loss of San Martin resident Shannon O’Keefe, who died in a motorcycle accident in South San Jose March 16.

ENGAGEMENT: Keim/Downs: Lisa Keim and Jeff Downs are engaged to be married.

Every so often, something goes wrong in my kitchen. Anytime something does not go as expected, it can be a humbling but also a great learning experience. This week, I share my French-inspired Pork Chops with Mushroom Sauce. And yes, all possible errors have been corrected.

On March 14, members of Congregation Emeth (South Valley's Jewish Community) celebrated a holiday quite unlike any other. Although Jewish holidays tend to be somewhat somber, Purim is marked by revelry and merry-making.

As an audience member, you will love this production - or hate it.

It's spring, and a high school senior's fancy turns to … deciding on a college. You see, once teens apply and then endure the nail-biting wait for acceptance, the letters of admission start coming. And your college bound child will instantly forget what school he wanted most, which means you get to go on all those college tours again. Lucky you.