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April 5, 2026

U.S. OPEN: Nicklaus honored by USGA

Golf legend Jack Nicklaus' first Major victory came at the 1962 U.S. Open, defeating another of the sport's icons, Arnold Palmer, in a playoff at Oakmont County Club. Fittingly on Wednesday, the USGA announced that the medal annually awarded to the winner of the U.S. Open is now renamed in Nicklaus' honor.

Home inspections save money in long run

Q: My agent is recommending a lot of expensive inspections. What do I really need and why?

49ers preparing for the elements

Windy and rainy conditions accompanied the end of the 49ers' Super Bowl bid at Candlestick Park –14 years ago.

Staph infections and Methicillin Resistance in Companion Animals

Staphylococcus (staph) bacteria are all around us in an intimate way since it normally lives on the skin and mucous membranes of both people and animals alike. It usually is not of a concern to the individual if the skin is functioning normally and there is not a risk for infection (e.g., systemic illness and immune compromise). When infection is present, usually of the skin, most staph bacteria are susceptible to commonly prescribed antibiotics. Although many individuals walk around every day with staph bacteria, not all staph are alike. Indeed, Staphylococcus aureus prefers people (as well as pigs and some horses) over dogs and cats, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius likes the skin of companion animals over man.

Collaboration vital to downtown

Last week I stopped by Garlic City Books and overheard employee

More Bang For Your Buck

Winter is coming, and temperatures are dropping. Take a second

Mom organizes 5K to raise awareness for son’s disease

A plaque that states “All of God’s grace, in one tiny face” is on the wall of 11-month-old Wyatt Castalano’s nursery, a testament to the love his parents, Gilroy residents Shannon and Steven Catalano, feel for their son. On the day he was born, Oct. 31, 2014, they knew he was special, as all parents feel about their children. But the Catalanos knew immediately that their baby was special in a different way.

Fireproof Your House

From unattended candles to smoke detectors with dead batteries,

Tripping over grace

At a certain age, the switch gets flipped, so that saying, “Back in my day” or “Get off my lawn” is just a part of everyday speech. You may also start offering a butterscotch to the younger generation as they roll their eyes.

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