Royal Swedish couple toured South Valley
My neighbor John B. Webb worked on my computer recently. To
Tips to avoid being a victim of crime
I have good news and bad news. Luckily, the bad news can be
Here’s to learning from 2011’s mistakes
2011 held both disconcerting and promising changes for South County. On the disconcerting side, a California Supreme Court decision came at the end of the year that allows the state of California to kill redevelopment agencies. The decision means that the Morgan Hill Redevelopment Agency, which is responsible for many projects that improve the quality of life for city residents, will cease to exist on Feb. 1, 2012.
Area Christians observe Good Friday
It was warm and sunny at San Jose's Alum Rock Park last Friday. At 11:45 a.m., a group of more than 50 people, varying in age from children in strollers to seniors with canes and including four clergymembers, gathered in the uppermost parking lot. They could have been there for a picnic.
Preparing for a time of loss
This is not the easiest column to write, but is in many respects perhaps the most important one. There are two compelling reasons to read this; No. 1: Some day you may need to deal with the loss of a loved one and No. 2: Some day a loved one will deal with the loss of you. No, not the most popular subject, but necessary all the same.
Love wine? This is the man you must meet
During the last several years of writing this column and meeting with the local wine community, one person's name always comes up in conversation. In revered tones, people ask me, “Have you heard of Steve Beck?” or “You really need to meet Steve Beck!”
Don’t Fall Prey to the Confidence Con Game
Your level of confidence will, to a great extent, determine how
WORLD SERIES: Pitching the key for Giants
SAN FRANCISCO – Pitching is what the San Francisco Giants are all about. If you look for similarities between the 2010 World Series champs and the team that begins play against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night in this year's series, the only aspect the teams share, beyond catcher Buster Posey, is the pitching.














