52.5 F
Gilroy
February 9, 2026

Dieting at the drive-through

Watching your weight but always in a hurry? Not to worry. Most

Round top challenge

ABOUT this time three years ago, I laid down the Clouds Rest Challenge in this column. Forget those flimsy New Year's resolutions that will evaporate by mid-January. Instead, I said, commit to a grand summer goal that both excites you and scares you. After six prep hikes throughout the winter and spring, 70—yes 70—people completed the 13-mile round-trip hike to that iconic Yosemite peak.

Red Phone: What are the rules on fireworks?

“Dear Red Phone, You know what really chaps my hide? My neighbors launching fireworks at all hours of the night this Fourth of July (and often the next day, too!) Can you remind people the rules about lighting fireworks at your home and how to dispose of them? I sincerely appreciate it.”

County Service Cuts? BART Derailed?

Now that voters flatly rejected sales tax hike, what lies

South Valley teacher nominated for award

Eevery weekday morning before the official start of school, 26 students at South Valley Middle School in Gilroy take extra time to make sure their shirts are tucked in, their belts are adjusted, and their sweaters are straightened. Why? Because they know their teacher, Carmen Kotto, expects the best from them.

Oh, joy, ‘holiday’ petition-signing season will be more silly than ever

The winter holidays are fast approaching, and with them the

Gay bashing in Morgan Hill schools gives her pause

The more I learn about the gay bashing six students who recently

Gardener’s Checklist

11.10-16

Lasting impressions

1924

SOCIAL MEDIA

10,025FansLike
1,467FollowersFollow
2,589FollowersFollow