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January 20, 2026

On the Bookshelf: FGL ‘superheroes’ sell books for library

The shared summer reading theme at the Gilroy and Morgan Hill libraries is “Every Hero Has A Story.” Gilroy Librarian Elizabeth Munoz-Rosas believes the Friends of the Gilroy Library belong in that category. “The FGL are our heroes,” she said.

Controversial baptisms no longer allowed

Controversy flared anew last month when a Dutch newspaper announced that the late Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, her husband Prince Bernard, and Queen Beatrix’s late husband, Prince Claus, were all baptized posthumously (after their deaths) into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the LDS or Mormon Church).

Red Phone: Masks in public are not illegal

“Dear Red Phone, Twice recently I have seen a sign-twirler for one of those temporary Halloween stores that pop up every year holding a sign on the corner of 10th and Camino Arroyo (and in Morgan Hill on Cochrane Road). My problem is, these sign-twirlers wear full masks, you know those scary white ones that burglars wear. Isn't it illegal to completely cover your face in public with a mask, even in the festive season of Halloween? Thank you.”

New Year a Time to Start Fresh … and Write the Wrong Date

Happy New Year – or, as it is becoming known in politically correct circles – Happy Change Your Calendar and Write the Wrong Date on Your Checks Day!

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Sara Danielle Ownbey and Stanley David Recht were married Feb.

Area students make dean’s list

Students in the South Valley area are among the approximately

Happy Garlic Day

There should probably be a parade on Tuesday, April 19 in Gilroy. After all, it’s National Garlic Day and we are, of course, the Garlic Capital of the World.

Family, friends mourn loss of San Martin man killed in motorcycle accident

Friends and family are mourning the loss of San Martin resident Shannon O’Keefe, who died in a motorcycle accident in South San Jose March 16.

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