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April 26, 2026

Bonds only pretends not to care about public opinion

If Barry Bonds' defense attorneys aren't breathlessly

Equal Rights … At All Times

People always ask me if I think it's a good idea to have two

Sheryl Cathers talks about her murals big and small

When painting in oils, I use more of an impressionistic style. I prefer to paint in plein air, painting outdoors, looking directly at the subject and paying specific attention to the effects of light on the subject and landscapes. The paintings are more spontaneous. I am trying to capture a feeling of a moment on the canvas. I am less interested in details. These paintings can be used as studies for a larger studio painting later on, but often stand on their own, typically taking about 3 to 4 hours on site.

FOOTBALL: NFL says no more fakes, please

wo days after the New York Giants appeared to fake an injury in

Car wash fundrasiers are OK but follow all the rules

Just curious. Saw a carwash fundraising for a church happening at the corner of Church and Welburn. I thought we got in trouble for washing our cars. Guess people don't get the picture. This is on 4/12. 

Plant a tree for color, flowers, fruit

A single tree can do wonders for your home and garden. It can

Want to Try Squid? Try This Recipe for Squid Sate

It is interesting how we develop tastes for different foods. At

Women Need a License to Drive

Dear Red Phone: What is going to happen to the Gilroy Library

Are topics controversial or nonsense?

Initially when I was mulling over this column, I wrestled with whether the topics are or are not controversial. The word controversy itself seems to carry a lot of weight, perhaps undeservedly. Since I no long own a Funk and Wagnalls, I went to Wikipedia. Wikipedia states that “Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of conflicting opinion or point of view.” So there you have it.

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