‘Dummy points’ a valuable asset
We now explore an interesting hand that is a little short on high card points (HCP's), but holds a valuable asset called “dummy points,” which is shortness in a side-suit. Dummy should value a side-suit doubleton at one extra point, a singleton at three extra points and a void at five extra points. The reason shortness in a side-suit is important is that dummy is able to convert some of declarer's losing tricks into winners by trumping them in dummy - a pretty good feature to have.
Gilroy Foundation announces more than $830K in awards
The Gilroy Foundation has announced more than $830,000 in scholarships to local students and grants to local nonprofits.
Scholarships for local students totaled $525,250, according to the foundation.
Youth programs topped this year’s list of foundation grantees, which followed a rigorous examination by foundation staff and...
Ghost town hike was supernatural
I came to Lee Vining on the Tuesday prior to the Mount Hoffman Challenge to spend time in the eastern Sierra, easily California's most scenic region. I knew of an old mining town named Bennettville just east of Yosemite over Tioga Pass, but I had never been there. This was an excellent opportunity to take a look.
Cats and fishing tackle don’t mix
We’ve talked about some of the seasonal hazards of spring and summer. Add to that list one more item that rarely gets any mention. We’re talkin’ fishing ... or at least preparing for that fishing trip. Your tackle box has a lot of goodies that will attract your dog or cat. So keep it closed and latched. Those hooks and lures can do a lot of damage if your pet gets one in his or her mouth.
Man wanted in city’s only murder
On Wednesday November 24 at approximately 4:30 pm on the 7500 block of Alexander Street, Jason Contreras, 32, was gunned down on the sidewalk; the apparent result of an argument that made Contreras the city's first homicide victim of the year.
Police have identified Jay...
