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June 8, 2025

New law promises high times in Colorado

I’m a bit worried about Colorado. I am. You see, ever since they enacted that legalization of recreational marijuana business, I fear that my home state has met the slippery slope of no return.

Historian describes trends in religion in the U.S.

The large sign in Detroit Metropolitan Airport reads: “Religious Reflections Room.” Noted religion scholar Diana Butler Bass used this sign as her starting point while presenting a talk to a recent adult forum at San Jose's Good Samaritan Episcopal Church.

‘Mamma Mia!’: ABBA gloriously revisited

Please be alerted that this delightful stage production is NOTHING like the unappealing movie that went under the same name. We understand that Pierce Brosnon took an oath never to sing again - not even in the shower.

The first grand slam

Early this March at the San Francisco Regional held in Burlingame, partner Norm Dow and I experienced the most exciting hand we have ever played.

Is your real estate agent honest?

I thought I had seen it all in the last 12 years, but a new one just crossed my desk.

Washington nets rare win in San Jose, 3-2 in shootout

SAN JOSE – Washington snapped a 20-year stretch of losses on San Jose Sharks’ ice Saturday night by pulling out a 3-2 shootout win at sold-out SAP Center.

Signs making a visual mess out of our town; how about a flea market?

Visual noise is everywhere in Gilroy – ubiquitous is a good word to describe it. It’s like this: throw it out there on the street and let it sit for eons. Here, there, everywhere more trash on the sidewalk. It’s garbage, really, and Mayor Don Gage is on the right track choosing to vigorously clean up “Signtown.” One step in the right direction at a time. No A-frames littering the sidewalks, no flapping distracting haphazardly placed banners, no dressed up Lady Liberty dancing on the sidewalk frantically waving a sign. Hallelujah! And while we’re at it, let’s shut down the permanent garage sale locations. That aspect is a ridiculously trashy mess. If a homeowner wants to sell junk every weekend, pack it up and take it to the flea market.

Family, friends mourn loss of San Martin man killed in motorcycle accident

Friends and family are mourning the loss of San Martin resident Shannon O’Keefe, who died in a motorcycle accident in South San Jose March 16.

Scrapbook March 16-22, 2014

ENGAGEMENT: Keim/Downs: Lisa Keim and Jeff Downs are engaged to be married.

Trial and error: French-inspired pork chops

Every so often, something goes wrong in my kitchen. Anytime something does not go as expected, it can be a humbling but also a great learning experience. This week, I share my French-inspired Pork Chops with Mushroom Sauce. And yes, all possible errors have been corrected.

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