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February 6, 2026

You finished your Big Race. Now what?

You decide to take up running. And it’s hard, but you have made a commitment, so you keep running because you are determined to become active and make a change in your life. And after a few days, weeks, two, three months, it gets a little easier, so you keep running. And, eventually, it becomes a habit, and most of the time, at least, you look forward to going out on your run. And now you are faster and you can run farther than you did when you started, and you’re feeling pretty good about yourself. So you think about taking up a challenge: a 5K or 10K race; a half marathon, marathon, trail race, ultramarathon; whatever.

Dated Condo Wins Case for Lawyerly Makeover

Nadia and Jordan have a lot in common: they share a living

Red Phone: ‘UFO’ could be a balloon

"On Sunday night, Oct. 9 about 11:30 p.m. I was sitting on my front porch off Carmel between Fourth and Fifth streets. While on the phone with a friend, I saw in the sky a reddish glowing sphere. It looked like a balloon with a candle attached. This object was really odd and got me wondering what can this be? The object in question then began to get closer and become more clear. It was a quiet night and I didn't hear any noise coming from the object. It was about 300 to 400 feet in the sky. I ran inside to get my mom and dad to check it out. My dad thought it was weird looking too. And as soon as we watched it for a few more moments, the object started to lift further into the sky and it started to 'sail' southeast still glowing red. I couldn't believe my eyes. Just wanted to get a response. Did anyone else in Gilroy see this? Please advise."

From under the sea to outer space

My first snorkeling experience was in a cove in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii. Awed by the absolute beauty of the brilliantly colored fish and coral and enthralled by a huge turtle swimming ahead of me, I lost all common sense and swam farther and farther out to sea following the turtle and searching for new and more colorful marine life.

‘A Christmas Carol’: An old chestnut with a new vigor

“The Nutcracker,” “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” even “Mr. Magoo” and “Sesame Street” are traditional Christmas theatre toddies. But you must add “A Christmas Carol” if you haven’t already. This delightful and charming story by Charles Dickens is served up with our Christmas turkey every year somewhere, someplace, everywhere in the world.

Debunking lies told by mom

Mother’s Day is coming. Yes, that’s your early warning. Please reserve your table for brunch at a South Valley restaurant and get your act together for the gift.

Acclaim, celebrations mark 400th anniversary

I have wanted to discuss this topic all year, so this is my last opportunity to mention that 2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible, a book that had a deep impact on Western culture.

PGA: Frys.com Open features quality field

If this is the last time the Frys.com Open is going to be played at CordeValle Golf Club in San Martin — the tournament will switch to the Silverado Resort’s North Course in Napa next year with an option to return to the South Valley area in 2015 and 2016 — then it’s been an incredible four-year journey.

NHL: Sharks pound Avalanche

SAN JOSE–San Jose celebrated a return from a 3-3-1 roadtrip by turning back the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 at a sold-out SAP Center Wednesday night.

Finders, Keepers … One of the Many Rules of Kindergarten

My friend, Cindy, is going through a crisis. Her only son is

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