A Rich Diversity
People who attend our local Catholic parish have noticed that Saint Mary is a very diverse group of Catholics. This is only fitting, as Catholic means universal. We can view practices from different cultures as a rich blessing from which we can learn or we can resist and think “What are they doing to MY Mass/rosary/holiday.”
Boxing: Guerrero a hit at Ringside World Championships
INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI—Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero didn’t just soak up the action at 2014 Ringside World Championships, but used the opportunity to connect with fans and give back.
MLB: A’s release Johnson, designate Scribner for assignment
OAKLAND—The Oakland A's have had a busy couple of days.
36th Garlic Festival: better with time
Another Garlic Festival—the 36th to be exact—is in the books. And boy, it was a hot one.
Changing lives one spoke at a time
One of the most exciting things I've heard this year is happening in Gilroy this week. Originally planned as a donation drive to collect gently used bicycles this Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Spokes4Folks found that the response to the idea of donating bikes to give to folks in need of transportation picked up speed quickly. In light of such a tremendous outpouring of compassion, the volunteer group has had to start giving away bikes earlier than planned. What a good problem to have!
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.
