Herbivores chew differently than carnivores
Why do cows and camels and some other animals chew differently?
Celebrate autumn and support the arts
As a native New Yorker, I still marvel at our region’s ideal weather even though I’ve lived here for 29 years. This year, as always, I look forward to the crisp air of autumn. Although not as dramatic as autumn in New York, I find the changing colors of leaves and the crunch underfoot as they cover sidewalks and yards invigorating. If you happen to see an adult woman skipping along the sidewalks while collecting leaves, it’s probably me.
City of Gilroy, schools and Caltrans are ready for rains
With all weather agencies predicting a 95 percent chance of a major El Nino this winter, has the city prepared itself by clearing all dried brush and debris located in the drains, spillways and culverts?
What can investors learn from gardeners?
Spring is here. If you’re a gardener, you know it will soon be time for you to put in your flowers or vegetables. But even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can still take advantage of the season by “planting the seeds” for the growth of another valuable piece of property - your investment portfolio.
A few thoughts on what to do with city’s surplus cash
So Gilroy has a great reserve of money, where most cities are panicking about their deficits. Well done, Gilroy! Let's keep some of that money on reserve in the thought that harder times may be coming ... but I have some ideas of how we could spend a small portion of it and maybe make things better.
Here’s to your hands
A round of applause for your hands! They're the only tool I know that can do everything from typing a resume to steering a car to catching a fastball.
Churches unite for community concert
South County residents are invited to attend the annual
County officials urge voters to cast ballots before election day
Two weeks until election day and officials are encouraging a




















