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January 17, 2026

America no longer king, but just a player at the table

Chief among the problems facing the United States today is this:

Jehovah’s Witnesses gather for annual conventions

Jehovah's Witnesses are Christians best known for their

“Momologues” – A hilarious view of motherhood

Limelight Actors Theatre rolls into its sixth year with “Momologues”, an original comedy about Motherhood.  

‘The Affections of May’: Pure fun

Pintello Comedy Theater does it again with its favorite Canadian playwright Norm Foster with “The Affections Of May,” the 44th production in its 13 years. They continually offer four solid comedy productions a year, always involving one or more of the family members starring, directing or handling lights or sound. The Pintellos have a loyal following that enjoys well-done theatre in our own backyard.

Nothing ‘shifty’ about this bike business or a pancake breakfast

Seems like things are improving economically, but it’s a slow boil recovery. Have always felt like the psychological aspect to recovery – or slide – is critically important. It’s almost as if you can “feel” whether the economy is moving. The numbers don’t lie, but they don’t tell the whole truth either. So, as Miss Jenny and I struggle to get the two daughters through college and the nation sputters to leave the Great Recession behind, I’m chagrined at the plethora of state, county and local tax measures dripping ink all over the upcoming ballot. There have been some reforms for public agencies in pension, benefit and pay structures. But honestly, it’s not nearly enough – not nearly enough to justify supporting all the tax measures on the ballot. One of our Community Pulse members answered a question about supporting the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s tax proposal  with this: “No. On principle, voting no on all tax measures until agencies, counties, Sacramento get their wasteful spending practices in order.” That’s on the money, and it seems to me that until the clear majority of voters adopt that principle – despite general support for schools, dam re-building, public safety or whatever the purpose – serious and sustainable reform will not happen.

City takes a look at homeless issue

The stabbing of a Gilroy pizza restaurant last week by a homeless man with a criminal record fueled a special public meeting Jan. 17 with city officials to discuss issues with the city’s homeless population. The hosted the special study session at 6:00 pm at...

Adopt Licorice

Licorice is a black beauty with faint tabby markings and a subtle orange/brown topcoat. She loves to play with everyone, and her favorite toys are little balls of fluff, dangly things, and toy mice. In her mind, a kitty can never have enough mice. She also like to cuddle, but only after play time.

Take a Drive to See Fall Color or Plant Some Yourself

If you drive through the mountains of Hecker Pass Highway

A make-up effort after feeling guilty about the library column

I felt kind of guilty about my last column, in which I

Like father, like son – when it comes to laundry

People warn you when you become a parent that your children will

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