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SAN JOSE – Starting a seven-game home stand on a successful note, the San Jose Sharks made a pair of first-period goals in an 11-second span hold up, pinning a 3-1 loss on the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday night.The victory left the Sharks with 53 points after 45 games, good for sixth place in the Western Conference. San Jose hosts Calgary Saturday, then New Jersey and Los Angeles next week before the All-Star break.Justin Braun assisted on the two goals midway through the first period.The first goal came about after Braun’s cross-ice pass allowed Brenden Dillon to whip a shot at goaltender James Reimer. The puck bounded off Reimer’s pads to a waiting Tyler Kennedy at the edge of the crease. Kennedy patiently controlled the puck before lifting it over the prone Reimer at the 8:55 mark.Patrick Marleau scored the game-winning goal at 9:06. The 35-year old winger rushed the puck into the Toronto zone before snapping a low shot between Reimer’s pads. The goal was originally waived off by a referee, but an off-ice review determined that Marleau’s goal had gone over the goallineMarleau moved into a tie with Pierre Turgeon and Joe Sakic in 19th place in NHL history with his 86th game-winning goal.Toronto denied Antti Niemi a shutout when Roman Polak pushed a short shot inside the left post just before Niemi was able to slide to the post at 11:57 of the first period.After a scoreless second period, the Sharks locked up the win on Tommy Wingels’ empty-net goal with 49.2 seconds left in the third period.Logan Couture fired seven shots on net, Marleau six as San Jose created a 42-25 edge in shots. The Sharks managed a 17-4 edge in shots in the second period. 

We’ve all visited the bathroom while attending a party at a friend’s house. Well the Pintello clan is at it again and delivers a fun evening in the bathroom—the place where everyone eventually ends up.

My husband Steve and I are always shocked by the cost of today’s weddings. According to CNN, the average U.S. wedding bill has hit $30,000! Los Angeles averages $38,735, Santa Barbara is $44,214, and the most expensive spot is New York City at $86,916.

Recently I began my Facebook status with the cryptic, “Oh-oh” and a cell phone photo of a cup of specialty coffee. For once in my life, I was rendered speechless.

GILROY—Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero is returning to the ring and ushering in a new boxing series in the process.

OneJustice's Rural Justice Collaborative has partnered with Bay Area Legal Aid, Law Foundation of Silicon Valley and Community Solutions to host free monthly housing legal clinics in Gilroy. Every third Tuesday of the month at Community Solutions. Individuals will be able to meet with volunteer attorneys and get assistance on issues relating to housing. The next upcoming clinic will take place on January 20th. 

SAN JOSE – Two goals in the first period proved sufficient to earn the New York Rangers their 13th win in the past 14 games, a 3-1 nod over the host San Jose Sharks.

If you’re ready for adventure, for serendipity and are ready to be entertained, fly, drive or run to Park City, Utah. It has everything rolled up in one fine, classy package with something for everyone, summer or winter. For those of you who might say, “Park City where/who?” Think 2002 Winter Olympics, which some consider one of the most successful Winter Olympics in history.

Is it just me or does it feel like only yesterday we welcomed 2014 and sang auld lang syne into that New Year? Maybe it is me, but as I get older, time seems to pass more quickly. Workdays become weekends and then I’m back at the office before I really even have time to catch my breath.

No one probably knows how many religious groups are located in South Valley. One reason for this is new congregations seem to be constantly forming: population growth and a large percentage of religiously unaffiliated residents make this a good area for providing new opportunities to learn about and connect with God.