Outdoor allergens: Pollen
Trees, grasses and weeds are outdoor allergens. The abundance of pollens depends on the geographic locations and the time of the year.
Loads of landscaping on the way
Look out for landscaping: Steve Beams, with Gilroy's Engineering Division, contacted the Red Phone Thursday to let it know that the Santa Teresa Boulevard landscape median grading, including curbs, is under way. The Red Phone wanted to pass the information along, as it has received a few calls about the landscaping on that project.
BAAMQD says Gilroy’s air is getting cleaner
There were no days last year when the reading exceeded state and
About candles in church
A recent report about candles in church caught my attention. Candles have been a part of religious worship for centuries. At one time (during the Protestant Reformation) their use was controversial for spiritual reasons; today more pragmatic considerations have caused people to take a new look at this ancient practice.
An unwelcome black and white visitor
As of last month we have a brand new addition to the family. He's 22-inches long, approximately 10 pounds, and very active, especially at night.
Golf, anyone? Instructors provide pointers to adults and kids
The staccato cluck of an iron hitting a golf ball is a tell-tale sign that summer is in full swing. And as local golf instructors can attest, summer is the time many people – young and old, novice and seasoned – spruce up their skills before hitting the greens for an afternoon of leisure. But what exactly is it that golf instructors do to make experienced players even better and those who have never touched a club learn the game?