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March 25, 2026

Bridge clubs to raise money for Alzheimer’s Association

Members of Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister Bridge Clubs will join hundreds of bridge players across the country to raise money for The Longest Day—an annual fundraising event for Alzheimer’s research held by the American Contract Bridge League and the Alzheimer’s Association.

FOSMAS FREE Pet Adoptions

Save the dates!  Saturday 5/31 and Sunday 6/1 from 11 AM to 5 PM, FOSMAS will be at these locations:

‘The Big Meal’: Three courses of life in a blink of an eye

“The Big Meal” will definitely keep your attention in a Bay Area premier that has eight absolutely superlative actors literally leaping into 26 different roles. The Rep has been doing this a lot lately—and doing it well—but “The Big Meal” has become the ultimate in excellent and swift character changes.

Boxing: Guerrero making his return to the ring

LOS ANGELES—Gilroy’s golden boy is making his return to the ring.

Be Safe Out There

It is running season. Daylight Savings time gives us more time to get in that training for those 5 and 10Ks coming up this summer and the Half Marathons and Marathons scheduled for the fall. But along with the extra hours of daylight comes the high summer heat—some of which we have experienced recently, and it’s not even summer yet!

It’s farmers market season!

It’s that time of year when the sun is shining and downtowns are filled with fresh produce, colorful flowers and locally made merchandise. Area farmers markets are up and running, ready to provide communities with an abundance of goodness.

The blue band bracelet: one year later

For nearly an entire year, I’ve worn a simple blue bracelet on my scarred left wrist. It’s never been removed, though It has been touched and twirled; the writing on it has been read and pondered by strangers who have asked about its significance.

Enjoying a week-long party devoted to wine

As if downtown Morgan Hill’s Annual Wine Stroll wasn’t enough fun on its own, the great thinkers of the city came up with Wine Week—a celebratory week leading up to the Wine Stroll. John McKay, board member of the Morgan Hill Downtown Association and lead planner of the event, said the week was comprised of wine education, winemaker dinners and free corkage for local bottles of wine. The events provide an intimate experience with local winemakers, pairing them with local restaurants to showcase wines while the restaurants show off culinary skills.

Animal hoaxes on the Internet: Will WERC’s ‘aquatic opossum’ be next?

Have you heard the one about the fox that shot a hunter in Belarus? According to a story published by Reuters, an “unnamed hunter” wounded a fox, then a scuffle occurred when he tried to finish off the animal with his rifle butt. The fox resisted and pulled the trigger, shooting the man in the leg. Red flag: The fox escaped, and there were no witnesses.

Foothills Church assists the needy in Mexico

While many South Valley residents were hunting for decorated eggs or enjoying elaborate family meals on Easter, 23 members of Gilroy’s The Foothills Church set off on a long journey: the church’s ninth annual missions trip to Mexicali, Mexico.

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