Anniversary of infamy for American freedoms
Last Sunday marked an anniversary of infamy for American freedom. That sunny day in the South Valley marked 70 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave the U.S. military broad powers to force 120,000 American citizens to leave their homes and possessions to be relocated behind the barbed-wire fences of concentration camps in desolate locations. I consider Roosevelt's decision on Feb. 19, 1942 to sign Executive Order 9066 one of the most atrocious failings by a U.S. president in upholding America's traditions of freedom and democracy.
Rays sign Gimenez to Minor League deal
According to MLB.com, the Tampa Bay Rays signed catcher and Gilroy native Chris Gimenez to a Minor League deal along with an invitation to spring training.
A’s land Ramirez – baggage and all
PHOENIX –The Oakland A's agreed to terms with free-agent designated hitter Manny Ramirez on a minor league contract Monday, tying themselves to one of baseball's most productive–and controversial–sluggers of all time.
Birthday, baptism and music that’s contagious
Watched the Grammys and it proved that if you wait long enough everything will come back around ... even the Beach Boys and Paul McCartney. Though I'm not so sure those acts improved a ho-hum show this year. Tony Bennett, however, is another story. Born as Anthony Dominick Benedetto, he's 85, the voice is still crooningly clear and strong and his passion for the music is contagious. His Duets II album coming out soon is on my iTunes "buy it" list.
Athletics appear set to sign Manny Ramirez
All signals point toward the Oakland Athletics signing free-agent designated hitter Manny Ramirez sometime soon.
The Panama Canal: An impossible dream comes true
Man's battle with nature has never been more dramatically told than through the true story of building a canal across the Isthmus of Panama.
GOLF: Live Oak grad Justesen to play in Northern Trust Open
Live Oak graduate Erick Justesen qualified for this week’s Northern Trust Open with a second-place finish in the tournament’s qualifier at Industry Hills Golf Club on Monday.
After-school academy serves area youth
Public schools all over California are being pressured by the state's hard economic times. Budgets continue to be cut, impacting students: larger classes, fewer enrichment programs, less individual attention. Also, increased gang activity has resulted from cutbacks in after-school activities.
