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February 10, 2026

Lessons of Civil War still speak to all of us

On April 9, 1865, the American Civil War came to a virtual end with the surrender of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia by General Robert E. Lee to Union General Ulysses S. Grant’s Army of the Potomac in the quaint little town of Appomattox Court House in central Virginia. This pivotal capitulation, soon followed by other confederate submissions, brought to an end the most bloody, divisive, and potentially history changing time in our country’s history.

A life lesson from ‘The Decider’

As President George W. Bush once said,

Mushrooms important year-round in South County

Memorial Day weekend in South County means many residents turn their attention to the Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras. Aside from the Mushroom Mardi Gras and occasionally noticing the scent of warm mushroom compost, most people pay little attention to our local mushroom farms the rest of the year. Mushrooms have a lot to offer our local residents and are an important part of our community. Here are some things you probably did not know about our local mushroom farms.

Make your senior years the best

Lately, the news has been full of reports on Social Security

Excess aplenty, gumption and a serving of good Chingale

Played a lousy round of golf this weekend and whacked one in the

The State’s Foremost Naturalist Wrote of his Trek Through Gilroy

A couple of years ago, America honored John Muir by putting his

No Complaints, Just the Truth About Blended Families

When I first considered writing about blended families, I was

Today is the deadline to send in your dog’s photo!

Do you adore your dog? Does he sleep in your bed or go on vacation with the family? We want to hear all about the details. Send us your dog’s photo and tell us what makes him a stellar companion, a part of your family and your best friend (600 words maximum). Deadline is Sept. 20. Your stories and photos will be shared in the Sept. 27 edition of Lifestyles. Send your photos and stories to editor Andrea Joseph at [email protected].

Hollister Independence Rally event schedule

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