Here’s to learning from 2011’s mistakes
2011 held both disconcerting and promising changes for South County. On the disconcerting side, a California Supreme Court decision came at the end of the year that allows the state of California to kill redevelopment agencies. The decision means that the Morgan Hill Redevelopment Agency, which is responsible for many projects that improve the quality of life for city residents, will cease to exist on Feb. 1, 2012.
LDS Church promotes self-reliance
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are a highly respected part of their communities throughout the United States. They hold important positions in government, business, education and other fields. But this was not always the case.
GETTING OUT: An upscale outdoor experience at Filoli
Back in the parking lot, after nearly any adventure I have
Cursed! Dancing zombies abound at SVMS
Eerie chills travel up my spine as the crypt door slowly opens. Nevermind that the sound is being made by the creaky handle of a paper cutter. I shiver with the effects of the curse that has haunted the mansion of the Rochambeau family for 90 years!
OFF THE TOP: Welcome back NBA
Checked into each game Christmas Day as the NBA finally opened its shortened 2011-12 season. Instead of 82 games it's 66, and more back-to-back nights. Some great finishes highlighted the Christmas slate of games. But on the other hand, there was plenty of sloppy play due in most part to teams having just 10 days of practice and a pair of preseason games before kick starting the regular season. Aside from all of that, it's great to have the NBA back.
