COLUMN: MLB still needs to toughen penalties for failed drug tests
After more than 20 years of professional baseball players cheating the system and injecting themselves with anything that can enhance their ability, Major League Baseball finally realized its mistake and, six years ago, instituted the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program in 2006.
Augusta, home of the Masters golf tournament, admits first women
A decade after former Augusta National Golf Club chairman Hootie Johnson swore that the home of the Masters golf tournament would not admit women "at the point of a bayonet," the club has quietly invited two prominent women to join.
Questions to ask when drafting an estate plan
Because you've worked hard to create a secure and comfortable lifestyle for your family, you'll want to ensure that you have a sound financial plan that includes trust and estate planning. With some forethought, you may be able to minimize gift and estate taxes and preserve more of your assets for those you care about.
Shameful Garlic Festival theft and Hawaii calls
Stealing from the Garlic Festival – first the tickets from the office, then $18,000 from the cash box. Hopefully, the security measures in place – and there are solid security procedures – finger the suspect and, despite that person’s volunteer status, the Gilroy Police Department makes an arrest and prosecution takes place. It’s really no different than a parent club officer stealing from the school club. It’s very sad, but an ugly crime has been committed and that money belongs to our community organizations. Good news, though, after a ticket-by-ticket audit, the Garlic Festival found only three stolen tickets made it through the gates. Great job getting the word out to the public after the ticket theft. Often the tendency is to keep quiet, and 99.9 percent of the time it’s the way wrong call. Three tickets worth $50 got through – that’s a phenomenally good number after $12,000 worth of tickets were stolen.
WEAVER: Melky’s mistake sours more than his season
Melky “The Melkman” Cabrera kind of spoiled his stay in San Francisco didn't he?
GOLF: CordeValle Golf Club will host Frys.com Open through 2013
CordeValle Golf Club in San Martin will remain the host site of the Frys.com Open through 2013, tournament officials announced Thursday.
An Interesting Question
There was an interesting running question posted on Quora.com this week. (for those who don't know Quora is a community based question and answer website.)
Sikhism is often a misunderstood religion
After the tragic shootings at a Sikh temple in Illinois earlier this month, many people seem to have questions about this religion. Sikh men are often confused with Muslims because they both often have facial hair and wear turbans. Although Sikhism is a major world faith (20 million members, at least 250,000 in California, including more than 50,000 in the Bay Area), most people may not know much about this faith.
















