Mountain Lions are Natural, Necessary Part of South Valley
We live in mountain lion country. Here in the South Valley and elsewhere throughout the American West, these beautiful big cats make their home in the hills near our towns and cities.
Two Gilroyans among Mt. Madonna grads
Priyanka Bharghavan of Morgan Hill was a co-valedictorian of the Class of 2019 at Mount Madonna School, located on Summit Road west of Gilroy.
The 2019 high school graduation ceremony honored 11 graduates on June 13 at the school’s upper campus.
Bharghavan will attend the University...
Getting Out: Joseph D. Grant County Park
Each time I have traveled up Mount Hamilton, Joseph D. Grant
All-Star game’s meaning transcends baseball
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Tuesday night, the lights will come on at Kauffman Stadium, and America's eyes will shift toward Kansas City for baseball's 83rd All-Star Game. It will be a moment to pause and enjoy the easiness of the summer and a night that signals a milepost in many of our lives.
Understanding and Overcoming Your Pet’s Fears
While many of us would like to believe our little puppy is fearless, the truth is that there are many things a pet will experience that may frighten it at first as it attempts to understand more.
The Joys of Spring Fashions
I know that it is spring because suddenly I have absolutely nothing to wear. Oh, it's not because I lost my clothes or that I've gained weight over the holidays and can't fit into them or anything like that. It's because that, in one day, ONE DAY almost everything in my closet has become passe. All of the snow boots turtle neck sweaters and knitted hats that looked so trendy way back in wintertime now suddenly look utterly ridiculous. In fact, I can't even imagine ever wanting to go out in public wearing such things.














