OFF THE TOP: A time out for a couple shout outs
OK, I splashed my face with ice-cold water in attempt to shake off the pain still lingering from the San Francisco 49ers NFC title game overtime loss Sunday. My face is cold and I'm still bummed. Oh well. Perspectively speaking, it was a special season in that a new life was breathed into a storied franchise after nearly a decade of frustrations. It was refreshing to be so invested in the Niners again. Losing stings, but the promise of things to come acts like Neosporin on the burn. Plenty of wins to look forward to during the Jim Harbaugh regime.
St. Mary School Blessing of the Animals
Fr. Robert Brocato, pastor of St. Mary Church, blessed all of St. Mary School Students' furry, feathered and scaly friends on October 3, 2013 during the Blessing of the Animals in celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of...
Talking turkey at Thanksgiving time
It's time to talk turkey. With Thanksgiving coming, I'd like to
VTA gives nod to San Jose BART extension
Board forgoes two studies to phase in the full BART project
County says no to mandatory spay/neuter of pit bulls, other dogs
Pit bulls and other large dogs residing in unincorporated areas
Gilroy Hot Springs and geothermal energy
The water was hot-tub tepid and stank of sulfur. Dipping my hand
‘Buying the Moose’ fun and fast-moving
Whitney Pintello directs this very clever bit of theater by London playwright Michael Wilmot with a bold hand and broad brush.




















