Counting the birds in the hills
There was a full moon. It was cool and misty. One other thing – it was around 3:30 in the morning. The handful of birding enthusiasts met to look for owls in fields and hills around Morgan Hill and South Valley.
Mormon Spanish branch opening in Gilroy
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has a large presence in the South Valley. With multiple wards (congregations) in South San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister, the LDS Church plays an important part in the local communities. Recently, the Gilroy location of the Gavilan Spanish branch was announced, giving more opportunities for Spanish-speakers to take part in LDS worship and other activities.
Gilroy’s Jeff Garcia looks to find his calling, settle into life after football
Though his playing days may be behind him, that doesn’t mean that Jeff Garcia is just sitting around — quite the opposite actually.
Pavelski’s two goals help Sharks past Leafs 6-2
SAN JOSE – A 6-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night moved the San Jose Sharks within two points of the Anaheim Ducks in the race for the Pacific Division lead.
Well-traveled priest serves at St. Mary
The spiritual and physical journey that brought The Rev. Tadeusz
Where to put all that stuff?
I have seen literally hundreds of homes that have living rooms
‘Guys and Dolls’: As fun as ever
The old, award-winning chestnut “Guys and Dolls” is as much fun as ever with a lively cast and great choreography. It’s based on two stories and characters of Damon Ruyon with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. “If I were a Bell,” “Bushel and a Peck” and “Luck Be A Lady” bring back another time and place.
Shedding some light on design
Our ancestors made wonderfully creative use of candlelight to

















