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April 14, 2026

GETTING OUT: It’s no place to live but lovely to visit

In California's early days, placer miners swarmed to the Sierra

One of South Valley’s most interesting men

The most interesting man in the world of the beer has been upstaged by the most interesting man in the wine world – our very own Josh Jensen of Calera Winery in Hollister.

Kerry’s extreme makeover

Many people believe that one of the great jobs in history must

A different kind of loving

I was pleased to be part of the 2015 Valentine’s Day celebration when asked to read January’s column about my 24th wedding anniversary at Live Oak Adult Day Services.

Red Phone: Smoking within city limits

"I just finished reading the article in the Dispatch regarding the cigarette smoke. Our house is located next to a mutli-unit dwelling and a church. What has occurred here is everyone is outside smoking and they are out in front of our house. We are sandwiched in between. They leave their cigarettes around. All these people are outside smoking right in front of our house. I have a mother who is on oxygen. And there isn't supposed to be any smoking around this area. I don't know if that law applies to them. Does it also apply to the church and their congregation? Who do I call in response to them smoking?"

‘The Nutcracker’

“The Nutcracker” shows at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, and 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Gavilan College Theater, Gilroy. Details: (408) 778-1178.

Broaden your horizons, taste something new

Although Chardonnay is the top wine sold in the United States, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, there are thousands of other varietals. In summer, I like to broaden my horizons and try something different from my winter staples.

“Dirty Dancing” – A little dusty and tired

A tired and a little worse for wear stage production of ”Dirty Dancing” limped into the Golden Gate Theatre – any resemblance to the 1987 box office hit movie with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray is purely, as they say coincidental.

BASKETBALL: San Francisco makes new play for Warriors

San Francisco has stepped up its campaign to lure the Golden State Warriors, potentially complicating Oakland's effort to turn the Coliseum area into a sports and entertainment megaplex with new facilities for its three professional teams.

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