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March 13, 2026

Lack of teen angst accompanies walk down memory lane

Every five or 10 years, like it or not, your past comes calling.

Lending a helping hand for a better community

Anyone can see the effect the recent economic recession has had on public facilities. Falling tax collections have led to budget cuts resulting in layoffs of public workers. Parks, schools, playgrounds and buildings are looking increasingly shabby. But public-spirited volunteers can make a big difference.

Wanna Get Rough? Watch TV

After watching television for two hours the other night, I

A fitting conclusion to Garlic Festival

What better way to end the Gilroy Garlic Festival weekend than with an outdoor concert attended by many Garlic Festival volunteers? After the closing of the festival on Sunday, many supporters of the arts joined together to hear Denis Liddy from County Clare, Ireland, as he entertained guests with his traditional fiddle music and storytelling wit.

‘Confederates’ a well done lesson in media handling

The 47th TheatreWorks Silicon Valley season starts out with a strong production that fits well with current events. Confederates is set during a presidential campaign with a “snag.” The people who find it, work it, providing an example of how far the media will go get the story while staying within the law. It’s a story of how one almost innocent mistake can upset an entire future. Superbly written by playwright Suzanne Bradlbeer, three magnificent actors show how they manage the situation at hand.

Bestsellers 12.16

The Northern California Independent Booksellers Association

Sending Junior to school isn’t elementary

I used to look forward to the start of the school year. It's

Sweating out stress, finding calm in hot yoga

What the heck is this popular phenomenon called “hot yoga?” Thanks to the company I work for, I now know. For Christmas, the company offered its employees an annual membership to their choice of several area fitness and health centers. On the list this year was Bikram Yoga Morgan Hill - I decided to sign up and see what it’s all about.

Scrapbook: Honors, births

Navy Cmdr. Neil R. McCown has graduated from the Naval War

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