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February 20, 2026

GOLF: Mediate collects another eagle, holds three-stroke lead heading into final round at Frys.com Open

In yet another magical afternoon Saturday at CordeValle Golf

Buying Designer Doggie Clothes

Oh sure, we've all read the studies on the benefits of having a dog. They provide companionship, help lower stress levels, bring families together etcetera, etcetera. But none of these studies mentions the number one best thing about owning a dog: The Shopping Opportunity. And by that I don't mean purchasing things like bones or fancy biscuits or rubber squeaky toys. I'm talking, stylish clothes.

Take a break to see how nature’s busywork

Despite what the calendar says, the weatherman, the green hills,

RODEO: Local roper falls short at circuit finals

HOLLISTER - Hollister team roper Mike Pivetti and heeling

December has an abundance of holidays

In our northern hemisphere, December tends to be a gloomy month:

Red Phone: Too much traffic at complex

"I live in a four-plex apartment in the east side of Gilroy. My downstairs neighbor has a one-car garage. There is a lot of of foot traffic that comes in. Some stay 10 or 15 minutes and some stay all day. She also has five little dogs living in the apartment. I have contacted the landlord, who said she had fewer rights than she would like and can't really do anything. I talked to the property manager, who said it may take up to four months to evict them. I talked to the Gilroy Police, who were very sympathetic but are over extended. I talked to the City of Gilroy, who said they would be able to send out a letter in the next couple weeks. But I am not getting any immediate relief of the situation. It is scary. It looks like there may be some sales of illegal things are going on. I was just wondering if there is anything that you can do."

WERC’s new animal ambassador needs a name

Say hello to our little friend … a tiny northern saw-whet owl who has just joined the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center's educational animal ambassador team. It's true that the best presents come in small packages!

Columnist opens door to the culinary world

Hello and welcome! I am proud to introduce to you my new column, The Flavor Chronicle. My name is Mitch L. Mariani II and some of you may remember me from my former column, Mixed Grill. This is another food column and I will continue to write about grilling and barbecue, but only seasonally. In The Flavor Chronicle, I have the unlimited culinary world open and unbounded. As my culinary interests go far beyond the grill, I’m very excited for all the possibilities.

Drought and long-term H20 basin management

Far-sighted groundwater management is key to coping with drought. As we cope with severe drought conditions, the state of our local groundwater is of keen interest. In a typical year, about half of the water we use in Santa Clara County is pumped from the ground. The Santa Clara Valley Water District actively manages groundwater basins that span from Palo Alto

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