A Perfect Pairing – Pork Roast and a Bottle of Syrah
I kept myself pretty busy this past weekend by working a few of the wine events I had mentioned in previous columns. Even though I was tired after many hours of work, I consider myself lucky. I was exposed to great food, wine, and most importantly, the people that make it all happen. I poured so much wine, my hands were stained a violet red by the time it was all done.
Monterey County: Wine country with a gentle attitude
When one thinks of Monterey – Cannery Row, The Monterey Bay Aquarium, Steinbeck, Big Sur and Pebble Beach are the mental pictures that flash in the mind, unless you are a wine lover. Surprise! Well, you don’t have to be a wine lover to enjoy the magnificent wineries that snuggle into the hills of stunning Monterey County.
A break from ESPN’s force-feeding
You might not know it - I know ESPN doesn't know it - but there
Annual WonderCon isn’t just for geeks
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Red Phone: Safety needed on 6th Street
"I have been a resident of Gilroy for many years and I was wondering why they can't put a detour on Sixth Street where all the work is going on. Recently a good friend of mine lost his life because of people's stupidity. Drivers don't watch where they are going and they don't look around or abide by the signs. The city should close that street like they did on the main street. I was in construction for more than 40 years. We always worked it out with the city to close the street down during working hours. Then they don't have to worry about watching their back."
Teraji: Uncovering (and recovering) lost faith
As a lay ministry graduate this year, I recently had an exciting
BART-to-San Jose will leave all other projects in the dust
What really surprised me was the speed; after all, government
Does American culture encourage crime?
I have often wondered, does American culture encourage crime?















