City remains Level 1, so no water limits on construction
The City is allowing developers to use potable water to water down dust from construction? This in itself is typical of the city: give developers whatever they want. What is just as troubling is the ignorance of Planning Manager Susan Martin regarding her response to a Red phone inquiry about the continued development of Gilroy. She stated, “Whether Gilroy is in a drought ..." The City of Gilroy included a flyer in (a recent) billing stating "drought alert." The State of California is in the worst drought conditions in over 100 years. So what is the answer? Is all of Gilroy in a drought condition, including developers or just the residents? Can you get some clarification from the city?
Memory fix: Get me a new hard drive
Recently I arrived for lunch at a busy downtown restaurant. Greeted pleasantly by the hostess, I explained I was meeting a friend, and I wished to be seated at a table while I waited. I was a couple of minutes late but Sally hadn’t yet arrived so I knew she’d join me momentarily.
Create delicious salsa
Summer has officially begun and with it comes the abundance South Valley has to offer. These products greatly influence the way my summer cooking takes shape and inspire me to use them in new and different ways. This week, I put a new spin on a summer party staple: chips and salsa.
TERAJI: Pianist strikes right chord with eager audiences
It's not every day that one sees a piano being wheeled down
Count every day a blessing and carry on a fine Gilroy tradition – give
I hadn’t seen Karen – or her sister – in a while, but she was a thought that popped up a few times in my mind before getting buried by “the next” of a busy American life. Then, I got an email that directed me to a site and the news written by Liz Fortino Glass: “Karen Covington Fortino had an active, vibrant life as an aqua aerobic instructor, manager of a coffee house, barista and waitress at night. Then, during a routine doctor appointment on June 14, she was diagnosed with extreme hypertension … But that didn't get her down; she picked up the pieces … found another job at a doctor’s office and began a new journey … a few months later, Karen noticed a suspicious lump in the back of her throat … more bad news; there was a large mass and the diagnosis had progressed to stage 4 (cancer). The only good news: it was 90 percent curable.” “Barista” Karen – I use the term loosely and with affection – made my morning for years at the coffee shop downtown on Fifth and Monterey. Her personality, friendly greetings, banter on the Gilroy issues of the day and hearty laughter coupled with a “cup of Joe” were a true pick-me-up. Her insurance, of course, won’t begin to cover the treatment, so there’s a website called gofundme.com where you can help. A direct link is www.gofundme.com/4wlztk. There’s $6,500 in the help Karen kitty and every bit truly helps.
Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour’
If you are a fan but never had the opportunity to experience the King of Pop perform, this is as close as you will ever get. "Cirque du Soleil" has combined Jackson's music, dancing and awe-inspiring visuals into a celebration of the experience of one of his legendary concerts.
