Does home ownership have to be an ‘all or nothing’ proposition?
Home prices in the U.S. are in free fall. As long as that's the
Pit bull attack #22 and let’s hope Mary Cortani and Phil Robb win
Another awful pit bull attack … enough is enough, it’s time for the new City Council to ban the breed from Gilroy. Take a model ordinance, spend precious little money on paying the city attorney firm Berliner Cohen to take a look at it and pass it. Unfortunately, it’s the best solution for the growing problem of random, vicious attacks. It’s only a matter of time before it’s not a dead family pet, which is tragedy enough, but a dead child.
Why a liberal might support governor’s ballot propositions
Yes, I'm a proudly a liberal, but that's not a conflict with
Collaboration built local wine trail
If you've had the opportunity to read some of my past columns I'm pretty sure you picked up on my great appreciation for the army of community volunteers and their effect on our cities. So much of what you see happening around you is the result of the community working together to make things happen.
Cherishing the generations
September 11th is National Grandparents Day and, for crying out loud, I am yet to be a grandmother. My sons are apparently not in any hurry to bestow on me the title of “Grandma.”
Bull riders to return to Hollister on Sept. 8
For the sixth-consecutive year, professional bull riders will make their way to San Benito County on Sept. 8, but this year’s Hollister bull ridding festivities will be slightly different.
Questions to ask when drafting an estate plan
Because you've worked hard to create a secure and comfortable lifestyle for your family, you'll want to ensure that you have a sound financial plan that includes trust and estate planning. With some forethought, you may be able to minimize gift and estate taxes and preserve more of your assets for those you care about.