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March 29, 2026

‘Puh-lease’ let’s have more common sense

This week I've compiled a natural disaster-themed roundup of

Fill in the pool, build bocce courts and let them eat cake

At a recent City Council retreat, ’twas suggested that the city fill in the swimming pool at South Valley Middle School and build bocce ball courts. And, as a stunningly brilliant ancillary measure, the city will seek a summer use contract with the Hilton Garden Inn and Motel 6 that would allow east side Gilroy residents to purchase a $125 family pass, giving them summer access to the hotel pools. Parking not included. Just kidding … I think, but sometimes you just shake you’re head and wonder about the inability to connect the dots.

Dressing with all the taste, fewer calories

Happy New Year! Before I begin this week's column, I advise you to purchase a pork butt roast. They are usually on sale right now for under $2 per pound. Get one, wrap it tight and freeze it. It will be featured in my Mardi Gras article for Pulled Pork Poor Boys.

Goodbye to a decade of sadness, laughter and … Potter

At the end of the year, I like to look back and wave goodbye to

Riding out the American economic free fall

We don't have to look to Wall Street or Detroit for evidence of

MMA: ‘AntDawg’ to fight for 125-pound title in Arizona

Gilroy professional mixed martial artist Anthony “AntDawg” Figueroa is scheduled to fight for the 125-pound title at the Coalition of Combat's Pound 4 Pound event Sept. 15 in Arizona.

Take a Swim at Your Own Risk

Risky swimming

Eight Steps to Balancing the Checkbook

When I was young

‘La Nostra Costa (Our Coast)’ offers glimpse into older Italian generation

With the recent debates surrounding immigration, it can be easy to forget that those who travel here from other countries have stories, families and beliefs that have molded them into who they are today. But Morgan Hill resident Ivano Franco Comelli has made it his goal to share the personal histories of Italian immigrants who sought their American dream on Santa Cruz's northern coast.

Worst intersections and upcoming ‘abominable noise’

I'll guess that if you drive on Miller Avenue south of First

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