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The other day I was driving on No Name Uno in Gilroy at dusk when the car in front of me swerved out of our lane into the empty oncoming lane and then swerved back into the proper lane. It was a good thing too. Because of that driver's actions, I noticed the woman in dark clothes facing traffic, walking in the scrubby grasses alongside of the roadway with three leashed dogs. They were very hard to see and only a few feet separated them from cars traveling 50mph or more.

In planning a vacation trip to the UK for this summer, I discovered a charming tradition in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This city was once known for its gun battles and explosions perpetrated by Roman Catholics and Protestants against each other. Now, however, Christmas brings these Christians together to aid the needy in their midst.

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ORLANDO — A combination of injuries, fatigue and simply being outsized proved lethal for the Gilroy Browns.

Where did the year go? It's already time for winter holiday decorating! If that makes you turn into the Grinch, relax and use some of these fun and inexpensive ideas. Decorating for the holidays doesn't need to be a huge or expensive production. Craft and grocery stores are great places to pick up inexpensive ingredients for your seasonal decorating. Here are some easy ideas that will make your winter decorating simpler, less expensive but still seasonal and fun.

Santa and Ms. Claus (aka: Toffey and Posey) talk about the upcoming Christmas holiday and who has been naughty and nice.

Q: When our dog hears a funny noise, he tips his head sideways to listen. We think it's adorable, but why does he do this?

Say hello to our little friend … a tiny northern saw-whet owl who has just joined the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center's educational animal ambassador team. It's true that the best presents come in small packages!

This time of year, as family members gather for the holidays, is a great opportunity to hold an annual family meeting.