NFL: 49ers’ Alex Smith says he’s not offended by team’s flirtation with Peyton Manning
SANTA CLARA, Calif. _ Not only did Alex Smith understand the 49ers' pursuit of Peyton Manning last week, he said he would have "relished" an opportunity to compete with the four-time league MVP for the starting job in San Francisco.
GETTING OUT: Tackling Harvey Bear ridgeline is a worthwhile task
Harvey Bear Ranch County Park encompasses four undeveloped miles
Mark Twain: a birthday look at the humorist’s legacy
A few years ago, I chanced to stumble upon the utterly amazing
Get a private tour of ‘closed to the public’ Doan Ranch
Last November, the voters of Santa Clara County passed Measure Q, a $24 parcel tax that will support the work of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. The measure required a two-thirds majority for passage, a very high hurdle in an era where boisterous disagreement seems to accompany every issue. If you add to that obstacle the fact that the measure was a tax increase, it is clear that the passage of Measure Q is an impressive endorsement of our desire for open space, clean water, and a healthy environment.
Scrapbook: Honors, anniversary
Gilbert and Gloria Mendivil, longtime Gilroy residents, will
















