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February 26, 2026

Back to school means an empty nest

Like many parents in South Valley, I have spent the last few weeks preparing for back to school. Only this time, I was preparing to send the kid off to the brave new world of adulthood known as college. Yeah. I’m not handling it well, if you want to know the truth. In fact, I spent most of the summer insisting we all do things together for the “last time.” Visit grandparents. Go on vacation. Eat at Five Guys. (What? It’s a special place for us.)

Plenty of ‘public input’ for the cannery project

Someone once said that a camel is a horse designed by a group.

U.S. 101 at Tully Road to close for three nights

The California Department of Transportation will close both the

Local vocals: Women find harmony in whimsical trio

It was clear that the three women gathered around the piano were

Enjoying – and supporting – Gilroy’s wonderful parks system

The United States is home to the most amazing and diverse park

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Casey and Blair Franklin: Best man becomes the groom

I saw Casey for the first time at my good friend's wedding in Spokane, Wash. He was the best man. I liked his beard, his wicked dance moves and the way he made everyone smile. I was very drawn to him and had a strange feeling that was the guy I was going to marry. So, after many glasses of champagne, I told the bride I had a crush on the best man. She obligingly passed my message along, and the rest is history. We just celebrated our one year anniversary Jan. 26.

First time working out with a personal trainer

MAYBE IT’S JUST ME, but I seem to be a bit chubby after the holidays. I suspect it was the sugar cookies. And possibly the pumpkin pie, hot cocoa and giant holiday meals. Honestly, I haven’t said “no” to any type of food since Thanksgiving. Oh, fine. Since Halloween.

Hooked on scrapbooking

You couldn't tell this by looking at me, but lately I've been

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