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The Terracotta Warriors is a long moment in history that tells of what seems to be a never ending struggle for security in a violent and dangerous world. It is a saga of astonishing success, ingenuity, determination and the will to survive, and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world – known as The Eighth Wonder Of The World.

What does it mean to be an aunt? That question has been floating around in my head since the day in October when I heard I was going to become one.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District has hired a Certified

Dear Hiking Haters,

According to ancient tradition, star anise will prevent bad dreams and ward off the evil eye … oh, and it tastes pretty good, too.

South Valley residents are invited to an enjoyable event that happens only once a year. On Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a dozen members of the Bay Area Garden Railway Society will open their yards in Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister and Salinas for public viewing of their beautiful gardens and elaborate model railroad layouts.

Many regions of the country in the southern barbecue belt specialize in their own unique barbecue. Many of those different styles of barbecue can be found here in California. I appreciate these different styles, but it is high time we had our own unique barbecue. This week, I introduce a style of barbecue and sauce residents of the South Valley can finally call their own.

You can find the Body and Soul Apothecary booth by its gentle scent alone. Follow that enigmatic smell and you’ll quickly stumble upon one of the more eclectic companies present at Morgan Hill’s farmers market.

Last month I attended the baptism of my nephew at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Capitola. The homily preached by the church's pastor, the Rev. Matthew Pennington, announced some changes his congregation (and, indeed, all English-speaking Catholics) will soon encounter. "C&E Catholics" (those who attend Mass only on Christmas and Easter) are in for some surprises.