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November 30, 2025

A Sunday without electricity

I awoke Sunday morning in Gilroy to the glowing, rose-colored sun (unfortunately from fires burning to the north), varying sounds of chimes blowing in the wind, happily chirping birds sitting in swaying trees and the rumbling vibrations of generators providing electricity—because as of 9pm...

Spain’s top-secret hot chocolate

Humans have been eating chocolate for almost 2,000 years. The

Ghost holding Grand Opening for new gym

Two-time world boxing champion and Gilroy native Robert

Can’t we say Aloha! to the HCP and embrace our wineries

Ran across a pretty good – and telling quote: “The Ten Commandments contain 297 words, the Bill of Rights 463 words, and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address 266 words. A recent federal directive regulating the price of cabbage contains 26,911 words.” That from an unknown author who would appreciate the absurdity of a 2,000-plus-page document seemingly destined to govern land use in Santa Clara County, the Habitat Conservation Plan. Years of meetings, millions of dollars, a plethora of government agencies ... and what do you get? A 2,000-plus-page document that nobody truly understands.

Life lessons for soon-to-be graduates

So here we are—in the middle of graduation season in the South Valley. From preschoolers who look so cute in their hats and Hawaiian leis to Gavilan College graduates, someone, somewhere is starting a new chapter in their life.

Thank you, Reader, for Making 2006 a Great Year for Column Writing

The end of the year is once again upon us. It is funny to

County Puts Bitter Taste in Solis Plan

Winery owner David Vanni battles bureaucracy; neck-deep in red

Times are tough, but Jack is back!

January is one of the longest months of the year consisting of

Sharing – Part of School Experience

OK, so it's time for your child's first week of kindergarten.

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