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February 4, 2026

Quiet cockatiel should be checked by vet

Q: Our cockatiel, Megalo, has become quiet lately. His appetite is good and his droppings look normal. But he hasn't been singing much since we returned from a vacation trip. All he wants to do is sit on his perch and ruffle up his feathers. Our guy has always been a talkative bird, so I think he might be sick. Should we take him for a checkup?

Plenty of good reasons to be a liberal

Columnist James Fennell wonders why I'm a liberal. Here are a

Birds and feather plucking

Nail-biting, gum smacking, knuckle popping - they can be irritating habits people have.  Even birds display their share of odd behaviors.

Audience participation made ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ a success

A transvestite in kinky costume, shocking four-letter words, a

Cooking for kids

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Whimsical artistry

When Mark Hoffmann is not delivering mail for the U.S. Post Office, he's busy creating art. Though the Morgan Hill resident calls himself a local artist, he has thousands of followers across the country. He is whimsical and fun-loving by nature - and it shows in his creations.

NFL players concerned about blood tests for human growth hormone

Ryan Clark has some pointed words for the needle.

A Christmas myth to live by

Many years ago, I taught an English course at Gilroy High School

Hard truths about gallstones

Q: What causes gallstones, and is surgery the best way to treat

Mickelson surges to victory at Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

PEBBLE BEACH – Whether it was the 38-foot par putt that Phil Mickelson pounded in just after Tiger Woods had gotten everyone revved up with a birdie or Mickelson's spectacular eagle three on the par-five sixth hole, or Mickelson's sweet hug with wife Amy or her eagerly enthusiastic words, "What a round. Are you kidding me?" all the best moments Sunday belonged to Phil.

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