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March 28, 2026

Ever Wonder 07/19

Q: How many ants are in a colony?

Eminent domain, cleavage and other random musings

The debate about towing from a privately owned downtown Gilroy parking lot leads me to wonder why City Council hasn't embraced the obvious solution of using its newly expanded eminent domain powers to force the sale of the lot to the city.

For college-bound students, back-to-school checklist should include vaccinations

Books, linens, shower sandals: check. Computer, CDs, laundry money: check. Up-to-date vaccinations – better double check that.

Spice of the month: Savory is more than an adjective, it’s an herb

Part mint, part thyme in taste, savory has been inspiring cooks since the days of the Saxons, when its name came to represent not only an herb, but a style of cooking revolving around rich flavors and aromas, according to Linda Gilbert, a San Francisco Bay Area writer and owner of the Sonoma-based catering company Broadway Catering and Events.

Surviving your family vacation

It has been more than 20 years since the Griswold family set out

Thumping, squeezing and sniffing: How to choose your fruit

Atrip to the produce section of any grocery store will reveal customers whacking watermelons, squeezing peaches and smelling cantaloupe, trying to find good summer fruit. Is there a reliable way to test fruit for ripeness without eating it first, or is all that slapping and sniffing just for show?

If I had a magic wand …

If you're reading this column, you're one of three people in the

Callers compliment on awards

Kudos to the Dispatch: "I wanted to congratulate the Dispatch on getting the top award for a newspaper in its category. It has been wonderful and so improved since the new owner. You really deserve it. Thanks to the Gilroy Dispatch."

One-stop shopping

One-stop shopping. What a wonderful, uniquely American concept.

Variations on yogurt

After my recent research into buttermilk, I got curious about

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