Biggest tax hike obstacle: resentment of public employees
 The many negative stories represent aberrations, revealing nothing at all typical about public employees in California. But they have turned public opinion against civil servants so severely that it will be difficult to pass any of the current spate of tax increase proposals, no matter who might back them or bankroll them.
One man’s Olympic hopes and dreams
In a week or so one of the greatest spectacles in amateur (and
Giants sign shortstop Renteria
Edgar Renteria became the second free agent to join the San
Presbyterian Church Offers a Host of Community Classes
The Gilroy Presbyterian Church has long been a leader in serving
NHL: Sharks’ Couture hosting fundraiser for Sierra LaMar search
MORGAN HILL—San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture wants to help bring Sierra LaMar home.
Augusta, home of the Masters golf tournament, admits first women
A decade after former Augusta National Golf Club chairman Hootie Johnson swore that the home of the Masters golf tournament would not admit women "at the point of a bayonet," the club has quietly invited two prominent women to join.
Treat wine with great care when storing
Years ago when I was still pairing diet cola with food and knew

















