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Ratepayers are about to start absorbing those hotly debated increases to water rates.

My name is Keith Snow; I am what I am. A person that helps people. I am passionate, caring, committed, dedicated and knowledgeable. I have experienced things that people will never experience. I have a heart and good intentions in all I do. I have a good aspect in business and city operations. When I ran for mayor in 2012, I did not do it for money. I am thankful for all the votes, and the supporters who believe in me. I am very good at what I do. I know about government and I am tired of dirty politics. When I ran in 2012 I did not do it to be popular; I did it so I can have a chance to protect the people in the community and stop political corruption. I want to make sure that the people are taken care of the right way. I have been going to city council meetings throughout my whole life in different cities for years. I feel a city should run efficiently and accurately, and I have experience in that.

WEDDING: Faria/Fleming: Lisa (Faria) and Peter Fleming of Gilroy were married Dec. 28, 2013 in Aptos with Whitney Pintello officiating.

Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, announced Wednesday farmers in San Benito County would be eligible to apply for federal disaster relief funds due to the region’s recent drought.

The December meeting of the Retired Teachers held at San Juan Oaks Golf Club found our group again working to benefit San Benito County.

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office is warning that international scam artists are increasingly using dating websites to defraud victims with investment or loan swindles, according to a press release sent out today.

Baron is a 7-year-old labrador/retriever mix who is great with all dogs, and is sweet and gentle. He loves to be pet and play fetch. He is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.

GILROY — Cydney Caradonna’s mint green shoes flashed from one side of the court to other all night. Christopher’s senior point guard ran the floor, establishing herself as a next-level basketball player.

For the last 10 years, I have paid much more attention to the type and amount of food our pets eat. I have found that feeding the right ingredients and amount has a big effect on their health. Feeding too much food by not measuring or leaving food out all day may allow some dogs and cats to become obese. Obese pets have more trouble getting around, can't breathe as well and the extra weight can be really hard on their heart, lungs, back and joints.

The south Bay Area is abounding with an astounding variety of avian life. The fascinating hobby of bird-watching allows you to discover and appreciate the marvelous diversity of wildlife all around us. At water's edge you may see a majestic great blue heron or a reclusive American bittern; you will learn how to tell the difference between great and snowy egrets; you might be surprised by a crested blue-and-white belted kingfisher suddenly diving into the water and emerging with a fish. Paddling on a creek or pond, you may see buffleheads (striking black and white ducks) or an elusive, gorgeous, multi-colored wood duck.