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February 9, 2026

Readers’ questions answered

It's garden questions and answers again! You may e-mail me

Community comes together for a family left behind

That quote epitomizes Gilroy. Here, there is the power, and that

Delo’s Divots: Just tee it high and let it fly? Not always

Most of the time this familiar golf term is correct. However,

Sharks Inch Closer to Playoffs

The San Jose Sharks benefited from offensive surges from two

Storing Books, Baby Food

Q: How can I safely pack away some of my children's books?

The Dispatch needs weather art

Hey kids! Do you want to see your weather drawing published in

A Space Full of Lofty Ideas

Brandon and Cory have just moved into a newly built two-story

Lee: Fuel School in session

Welcome to Fuel School 101. Yes, there’s a science to properly fueling the body for competition. High school athletes, take notice. For this article, I’ll focus on the ubiquitous energy bar, which has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry. San Benito High junior three-sport standout Marisa Villegas loves Clif Bars; last year at the end of the track season, Villegas told me in addition to her regular meals, she sometimes ate two to three Clif Bars a day during her most intense workout sessions/races (hey, when you run as fast as she does, you need some serious fuel).

Again, and Again, and Again

“Just Do It,” says the Nike campaign ad. I imagine a room full of clever people—copywriters, editors, graphic designers, advertising executives—tossing out ideas rapid fire, searching for that one short, punchy, memorable statement that captures the imagination and the essence of the brand, and they did it; they gave us—Just Do It.

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