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March 5, 2026

Forget about romance, keep the chocolate

There is a lack of romance in my life. And since those little

U.S. soccer still searching for that star striker

Lionel Messi. Wayne Rooney. Thierry Henry.

A fitting conclusion to Garlic Festival

What better way to end the Gilroy Garlic Festival weekend than with an outdoor concert attended by many Garlic Festival volunteers? After the closing of the festival on Sunday, many supporters of the arts joined together to hear Denis Liddy from County Clare, Ireland, as he entertained guests with his traditional fiddle music and storytelling wit.

Fee Hike Hurts Most Vulnerable Gavilan Students

Recently, the Gavilan College Board of Trustees made an unjust

Readers weigh in on leaving dogs in vehicles

In my last column, I wrote about finding a dog locked in a car

‘Tosca’ features searing drama and music

Opera San Jose begins its illustrious 32nd season with "Tosca," Puccini’s most melodramatic opera. “Tosca” is based on Victorian Sardou’s 1887 French language dramatic play La Tosca. The play starred Sarah Bernhardt, who played the lead in over 3,000 performances.  Puccini became obsessed with turning the play into an opera. Librettist Luigi Illica advised Puccini against trying to turn the play into an opera because he felt it could not be adapted to a musical form and was too violent.

Common Children’s Toys are Educational … Kind of

When Junior was a little tyke, I was determined to do everything

Figuring out the local election an exercise in futility

How does Jaime Rosso lose his seat in an election for the Gilroy

Lawn envy arises every spring

It's spring and men's fancy turns to their lawn. Yes, their

Ribeye Steak a Tribute to Dad

When I think of my father and grandfather, I have many fond

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