Winter’s comfort foods call for red wines
At this time of year with the weather getting colder, I lean toward red wines to go with the comfort foods of winter, like chile verde, chicken cacciatore or pot roast and mashed potatoes.
Talking turkey with the Republican presidential candidates
It's the great debate, America: to stuff or not to stuff the
‘Union buster’ label indicative of twisted logic
“Happy is he who can trace effects to their causes.”
Park City, Utah: A destination for any season
If you're ready for adventure, if you're ready for serendipity,
FOOTBALL: Garcia to work out for Houston Texans
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and Gilroy native Jeff Garcia is scheduled to work out for the Houston Texans today, according to the Texans' website.
GETTING OUT: Scenery brightens Manzanar’s dark past
I have written frequently here about the eastern Sierra. Few places in the world match the immensity and variety of natural wonders that await a visitor there; 14,000-foot peaks on each side of the Owens Valley capture the attention of most visitors, but there is much to see on the valley floor. One stands out not for its natural beauty but for its historical significance.
Gav trustee gives reasons for big raise
The Gavilan College Board’s decision to give Steve Kinsella a raise commensurate with the salary at West Valley/Mission Community College District was based on Gavilan’s sound fiscal policy and fiscal health.
A monkey gone and keep the Christmas cash at home
A standing ovation for the Gilroy High School Mustang field hockey team members who finally threw the biting and chattering Los Gatos High monkey off their backs. It took yet another epic CCS playoff performance to subdue the ’Cats, but this time Gilroy triumphed. The winner came in the second penalty stroke round which followed two scoreless sudden death overtime periods. Wowza! The haughty Los Gatos monkey has been cast iron for years … so many great GHS players now playing NCAA hockey in elite programs couldn’t accomplish what this year’s team did Thursday. The 7-6 win puts the Mustangs in the finals Saturday, where hopefully St. Francis will be next to taste a bitter defeat. On behalf of all those affiliated with GHS field hockey (including my two daughters), thanks to Coach Adam Gemar, who puts his heart and soul into the program, and to Celeste Mendoza for drilling the game winner.
Red Phone: Thieves taking items from charity
"I am livid! The other day I left several bags of clothing on the sidewalk for Hope Services in San Jose to drive by and pick up (they do it once a month and give the donated clothes to the needy). Well, I was shocked to find out the bags of clothes were stolen from the sidewalk before Hope even got there! I just want to warn other people in my neighborhood (Miller Street) and I will never put out clothes on the sidewalk again. Thanks for getting the message out Red Phone."
HOCKEY: Vlasic earns four points as Sharks rally by Detroit, 5-2
SAN JOSE – Marc-Edouard Vlasic scored a career-high four points Thursday to lead the San Jose Sharks past the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 at sold-out HP Pavilion.

















