White teeth aren’t necessarily healthy
Q: We've taken Eli, our poodle, to the same groomer for the past seven years. He loves going there and looks fabulous when they are done. They also clean his teeth and he has a beautiful smile when they finish. But our vet tells us that the groomer's dental work is not good enough and his teeth should be cleaned at the clinic. This means anesthesia and an expensive vet bill. The vet insists the groomer can't do the job, even though Eli looks so good afterwards. My husband thinks the vet is trying to drum up more business. She's a good veterinarian, and I usually trust her judgement. What's the story here?
Red Phone: Much-loved local chef is back in the kitchen at Elks Lodge
I went to a funeral reception at the Gilroy Elks Lodge and Dave Bozzo is reinstated as the chef. Everything was delicious: the meat, the pasta, the chicken. Just wanted to tell everybody that Dave Bozzo has come back to serve the public at the Gilroy Elks Lodge. It was a delicious luncheon.
Two-thirds state budget vote requirement worked for our benefit
Perfection was not a feature of the budget deal worked out among
Lighting up the night
The late fall 50-degree chill in the air couldn't keep dozens of bundled-up people from celebrating the Downtown Chanukah Candlelighting at the Third Street Promenade in Morgan Hill Tuesday. The lighting of the menorah on the seventh night of Chanukah was sponsored by Congregation Emeth.
Art Alive in the South Valley
Through economic lows and high-tech booms, those who create and promote visual art have continued in their artistic endeavors and say they are better for it.
Teen always gets the last word – just like mom
Being a parent isn't for the faint of heart. For most of us,
Why do we perch?
You invested in an ergonomic office chair that was supposed to have great back support. But all you feel is a great divide - between your back and the chair's backrest. Or, perhaps, you're making do with a repurposed chair from the dining room and constantly find yourself “perching” on the front edge of the chair. What's the problem?
It’s Time to Prune When the Three ‘Ds’ Strike
The word "pruning" can strike fear in the hearts of some home gardeners. After paying a bundle to landscape your garden, you may feel squeamish about cutting off those high-dollar shoots and branches.















