Marleau’s two power-play goals key Sharks 3-1 win over Wild
SAN JOSE – Patrick Marleau scored two goals and Antti Niemi maintained his mastery of the Minnesota Wild Thursday as the San Jose Sharks posted a 3-1 victory at sold-out HP Pavilion.
‘Hair’: A timely reincarnation
Anyone who can remember "Let The Sun Shine In", "Aquarius" and "Good Morning Starshine" will remember the intensity of the '60s. It was defined by anti-Vietnam war sentiments, burning draft cards, the hippie revolution, flower children, sex, drugs and free love - just to get started.
Manage money carefully this holiday season
As you know, the holiday season can be joyous, hectic, celebratory – and expensive.
Roman Catholics encounter changes in Mass
Last month I attended the baptism of my nephew at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Capitola. The homily preached by the church's pastor, the Rev. Matthew Pennington, announced some changes his congregation (and, indeed, all English-speaking Catholics) will soon encounter. "C&E Catholics" (those who attend Mass only on Christmas and Easter) are in for some surprises.
Treat wine with great care when storing
Years ago when I was still pairing diet cola with food and knew
Beware of cats under car hood
Could you please warn everyone about the dangers of warm car
At long last, a start for reform in public pensions
I realized the other day that my family recently passed our 15th anniversary since we moved to South County from the Midwest, and that I'm approaching my 10th anniversary of writing opinion columns for the local paper. How time flies when you're stirring the pot.
Brighten your winter garden with hummingbirds
Through each season in our area, the iridescent


















