South County Jews observe ancient festivals
Sundown on Sept. 16 marked the beginning of a 10-day period so sacred to Judaism that it is known in English as “Days of Awe” or “High Holy Days.” Since the traditional Jewish calendar is based on lunar cycles, the exact date can vary from year to year, but it always occurs around this time.
Bangkok: Thailand’s City of Angels
“This Sukhothai is a good place! There are fish in the waters, rice grows in the fields. The king does not tax his subjects. The faces of the people are happy.” – An inscription in stone found at the remains of the former royal city of Sukhothai, capital of the first Thai Kingdom in Siam between 1238 and 1349.
Guest towels pretty to look at, just don’t touch
You know raising a teenager has some serious issues. Most of them, apparently, are my issues. Take guest towels, for example. Our family has long had problems with guest towels. Specifically, I love them. I am a sucker for pretty towels hanging in a bathroom. I cannot walk into a store and resist them. (I also cannot resist throw pillows, but that’s a whole other addiction and sadly, one that has no cure.)
Run for the Stink’n Roses Race
The Run for the Stink'n Roses 5/10K race will be held on Sunday, Sept. 30 at Solarsano Middle School in Gilroy. The cross country team from Christopher High School is staging this year's race having taken it over from South Valley Running Club.
COLUMN: NFL needs pros in stripes, too
MINNEAPOLIS – In the spring of 1995, I made one of the biggest mistakes of my career. I took a bunch of frauds seriously.
‘AntDawg’ earns knockout victory in MMA return
Gilroy native Anthony “AntDawg” Figueroa showed little sign of rust when he stepped into the octagon for the first time since December, taking on Fred Lux at the Coalition of Combat’s Pound 4 Pound mixed martial arts event Saturday night in Phoenix.
GETTING OUT: Venture off beaten path to find charm
Barren and desolate. Subtract a few gambling meccas from Nevada, and most of what is left can fairly be described as barren and desolate.
Maximize your experience with a financial advisor
As I think about meeting with my clients, my first thoughts turn to the wonderful relationships we have; it’s all about people, first and foremost. I find that my meetings always begin with “catching up,” much as I would with an old friend. That said, the catching up conversations are also a integral part of the financial decisions my clients and I make together - as you will see …
No NHL deal reached; lockout begins
MIAMI – With no formal negotiations taking place Saturday, the NHL locked out its players for the third time since 1994 at midnight.
It’s a trek and far from home, but the experience at Oregon State is worth it
It’s a long drive to Corvallis, OR – 10 hours – so there’s plenty of time to listen to tunes, chat with your daughter, check out the latest scenery and just think.















