Controversial tail-docking explained
Why do some dogs have short tails? My dad told me that some
Linda Pulido inducted into martial arts hall of fame
There are three speeds to take on martial arts: Average, fast and Linda Pulido.
‘The Lorax’ teaches ecological, economical balance
The library at Hollister’s Sunnyslope Elementary School was packed with second-graders that rainy afternoon recess period. In all the racket and ruckus, I found a quiet corner to peruse a book I’d discovered on the shelves. It featured a funny little orange fellow with an oversized walrus mustache – a creature dreamed up by author Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Upon finishing my first reading of “The Lorax,” a simple tale teaching the importance of good stewardship of our planet’s natural resources, my child’s mind had learned some environmental truths: All life is valuable. All life is fragile. All life is connected in a great tapestry of creation.
Airport hangar thieves snag a Corvette
A remodeled vintage Chevrolet Corvette, two roll-away tool boxes and aviation equipment were stolen from two separate hangars at the South County Airport in San Martin.
Male calicos rare, but not more valuable
Q: I heard that male calico cats are extremely rare and valuable. Is this true? And why haven’t people tried to cash in on this?
Blue and White rule this week
There may no longer be a varsity football season, but there will be a homecoming celebration at Gilroy High School.
Sports boosters, alumni, parents, cheerleaders, student organizations and teachers and staff at Gilroy High went ahead this week with the school’s annual Homecoming celebration, despite...
Free summer meals at area libraries
Gilroy and Morgan Hill libraries, as well as San Martin/Gwinn Elementary School, will be designated sites for free summer meals as part of a partnership with several nonprofit organizations.
YMCA of Silicon Valley, the Santa Clara County Library District and Second Harvest Food Bank of...
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.
Journalist’s Death Shows Vigilantism Destroys Intent of True Justice
Harry Farrell's death last weekend from cancer raised up an
















