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April 29, 2026

‘Cat People’ Become ‘Dog People’

As of last week we have a new addition to the family. His name

Choosing an ergonomic chair

Do you find yourself squirming in your chair? Leaning on an

Being president: someone’s got to do it

'People should not be allowed to criticize or make fun of the president," a South Valley woman told me the other day.

Agency exists to serve seniors

Over the years, there has been lots of advice concerning proper nutrition. We were told to avoid fat, eliminate sugar and cut back on carbohydrates. Today the consensus is to eat as many servings of fruits and vegetables as possible.

SMS Fourth Grader wins grand prize in city’s poster contest

GILROY - St. Mary School Fourth Grader Alexis Kong was a grand prize winner in the city of Gilroy's Young Artists Poster Contest. Alexis' poster was one of 5 that judges selected to be professionally printed and distributed at local schools and city facilities. The posters are currently on display at the Gilroy Center for the Arts at Monterey and Seventh Streets through February 25. The theme of this year's contest is character counts, show respect to others.

South Valley’s most eligible bachelorettes 2

Since we introduced readers to the South Valley's most eligible bachelors last week, people have been clamoring for the most eligible bachelorettes. Ask and you shall receive. Here are the lovely single ladies who haven't settled for anyone less than Prince Charming. As with the bachelors, it seems that Gilroy is brimming with singles, while Hollister's and Morgan Hill's singles have run dry – we couldn't get a single bachelorette anywhere outside of Gilroy. But, we tried. In the meantime, gentleman, do we have a treat (or six) for you.

Practice the same way you would play

I was participating in a golf clinic a few weeks ago, and every

GOLF TIPS: Chipping and putting influence each other

The best one-two punch in golf is good chipping and putting. But many times, poor chipping puts too much pressure on your putting so if you Improve your putting, you can relive the pressure of chip shots. A chip swing is an exaggerated putting stroke, so practicing one shot will help the other.

Red Phone: Annoyed by solicitors

"I have had this sign on my front door for a few years now. I'm amazed at the audacity of people that still knock or ring the bell. I don't know if it's the LDS or the Jehovah's that come around the most.  What makes them or anyone else think that you're going to open the door for strangers in this day and age. Is there something we can do to stop them"

Under the remote’s control

Last Saturday night, my mother and I did something most women

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