Red and gold through and through; local crowned ‘Most Dedicated Fan’
Alex Smith and Vernon Davis hooked up for one of the most memorable touchdowns in San Francisco 49ers history last Saturday, lifting the Niners into weekend’s NFC title game. The moment was icing on the cake for super fan Mark Castanon, who scored a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity earlier in the week.
Gopher problem eased without poison bait
Q: We have a terrible gopher problem in our yard. I’ve tried unsuccessfully to trap these varmints. So I talked to a garden expert who suggested poison. But I’m afraid our dogs will get some of the poison, and I know that could be very dangerous. Any suggestions?
Baha’is appreciate U.S. religious freedom
The American public mostly seems to take our freedom of religion for granted. Although this nation was founded by pilgrims from England seeking religious liberty, the colonial Puritans soon turned to persecuting other colonists who disagreed with their beliefs (going so far as to outlaw the celebration of Christmas). Over time, our government has usually attempted to remain neutral in religious affairs, though Muslims may say that increased scrutiny of their community since 9/11 has had a chilling effect on their ability to freely practice Islam.
Greek Catholic church celebrates 25th anniversary
St. Elias the Prophet Melkite Greek Catholic Church will
Were you at the Garlic Festival July 28? Stop by here
On the six-month anniversary of the deadly Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting, Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen’s office joined other local officials and service providers to open the Gilroy Strong Resiliency Center.
Located at the Neon Exchange, 7365 Monterey Street in downtown Gilroy, the...
