Ripe tomatoes, a spiffy GHS update and a local hero
News flash: The Italian tomatoes are in – at long last – at LJB Farms on Fitzgerald just north of town off Santa Teresa. If you haven’t been, go. The tasty variety bursts with local, fresh flavor. A good piece of bread, a little mayonnaise, salt and pepper and sliced LJB Italian tomatoes on top. Now that’s good eatin’. Also, fabulous drizzled with Jeff Martin’s locally produced Frantoio Grove olive oil. It’s a treat to buy local and support the Bonino Family farm. Louie, the patriarch and sons Russ and Brent are hard-working guys who are always around, hopping off tractors and doing whatever it takes to keep the agriculture operation running. Mother, Judy, is like the farm office foreman and she always has a smile for customers and hires great kids to help out. It’s an American family farm operation that grows the sweetest corn around and it’s right in our backyard.
Living the American dream – and sharing it with others
It’s an inspiring story of a quest for freedom, high-stakes risk and love. This week’s column is dedicated to Ana Lelescu and her California Passport company, based in Morgan Hill. California Passport offers an upscale leisure travel experience for small groups of people anywhere from South San Jose to Big Sur. Â
Nominations open for Gavilan Spirit Awards
The nomination period is open through Aug. 31 for the 2018 Gavilan College Community Spirit Awards, according to a July 26 announcement. Anyone who lives or works in the Gavilan Joint Community College District can nominate a business, individual or organization for their contributions...
Feed that curiosity and take a backpacking class
On a high ridge deep in the Sierra back country, you zip your
South Valley Personality: Meet Margot Tankersley
A cool breeze buffeted the ancient trees on the grounds of San Juan Bautista Mission, a welcome respite from the hot South Valley temperatures.
