The dark side of ‘peanut power’
Today, a conundrum. What do you do when this likeable little fellow you’ve known your whole entire life turns out to be something … well, frankly, sinister?
What are comps?
They say things happen in groups of three. I don’t know who “they” are, but “they” do seem to be right.
Boxing: Guerrero special guest at Ringside World Championships
INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI—Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero will spend six day checking out boxing’s next up and comers.
State Parks: the next 150 years
Natural beauty, open spaces and history are just a few reasons why we love our parks. The sense of stepping into the past or the thrill of pushing one's limits with mother nature are feelings hard to describe or put a price on, but for generations it has been these feelings that have kept our parks alive. As California commemorates the 150th anniversary of our vast state park system, it is critical that foresight to the next 150 years is kept in mind.
Water district: on advanced purification
In the midst of exceptional drought conditions, a new, locally controlled, drought-proof water source for Silicon Valley could not have come at a better time. The Santa Clara Valley Water District, in partnership with the cities of San José and Santa Clara, is celebrating the completion of the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center.
How to Work with a Decorator
So you’ve just moved into a new house or decided it’s time to redecorate your existing home. You’re most likely asking yourself, “where do I begin?” or “how do I make this house my home?”
Garlic fest is here: catching up with Vito
As President of the 2014 Gilroy Garlic Festival, I take great pride in representing the community of Gilroy and the 4,000-plus volunteers who come together every year to host this amazing event for visitors from all over the world.
Don’t call the cops, it’s just the dog
My dog knows how to open doors. Now, this sounds like a great thing—I mean, hello? No more getting up in the middle of the good part* of Real Housewives to let No-No Lulu out. No more wondering if the dog needs to be let in or if she has run away to the neighbor’s house where the lawn is definitely greener since their dog is a male.
Scrapbook July 20-26, 2014
BIRTHDAY: Margaret Tortorelli: Margaret Tortorelli was born July 10, 1914 and recently celebrated her 100th birthday. She has lived in Hollister for 96 years.
Locals play gorgeous convention
The two most important questions in bridge are: 1) what level should we play at—part score or game? And 2) which strain (suit or notrump) should we play in?