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Drum roll, please, for this statement from the Garlic Festival Board of Directors regarding missing revenue: “Since the discovery of missing funds from a ticket booth, the 2012 Garlic Festival Board of Directors has chosen to address this incident as a criminal matter and defer comment to the Gilroy Police Department. This incident will in no way impact the total revenue distribution to participating non-profit organizations.” Batten down the hatches. So, GPD, how many interviews have been conducted? In the department’s view, is there clear evidence of a theft? Have the suspect(s) been contacted? Is the District Attorney’s office reviewing the facts? What are the facts thus far? If answers to these basic questions would “compromise” the investigation, please explain how that’s the case. and they should be given as much information as possible as soon as it’s available.

Staphylococcus (staph) bacteria are all around us in an intimate way since it normally lives on the skin and mucous membranes of both people and animals alike. It usually is not of a concern to the individual if the skin is functioning normally and there is not a risk for infection (e.g., systemic illness and immune compromise). When infection is present, usually of the skin, most staph bacteria are susceptible to commonly prescribed antibiotics. Although many individuals walk around every day with staph bacteria, not all staph are alike. Indeed, Staphylococcus aureus prefers people (as well as pigs and some horses) over dogs and cats, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius likes the skin of companion animals over man.

Morgan Hill seems to be a great place to live. The community has lots of upscale housing, and much of the population commutes to high-paying jobs in Silicon Valley. The taxpayers have provided many public amenities, like a modern soccer complex, indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities, and a community and cultural center.  

Have you ever packed for a trip and been at a total loss about what to take? Yeah, me too. So recently, when it was time to pull a few things together for a long weekend reunion with girlfriends from high school, I spent an inordinate amount of time packing a few outfits, gathering the appropriate accessories, undies, shoes, nightwear and gifts for the trip.

Often at parties or gatherings with family, friends or clients, a question I get asked is, “What’s the biggest problem in real estate?”