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December 20, 2025

Hey! Take a hike

It has been a dry winter and the trivial rainfall we have received has left the hills a timid shade of green.

Honor for Mike

Before he became a Gavilan Community College trustee, Rotary Club member, church choir singer, Leadership Morgan Hill graduate, business owner, avid fisherman and horseback rider, and a long list of other titles reflecting what his friends classify as unwavering ambition and devotion to those around him far and wide, Mike Davenport was an officer in the U.S. Navy.

A welcome home with dignity

When he stepped off the plane in San Jose for a visit to see his parents and siblings, U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Bennett, 24, had “no clue” that he would be greeted by two rows of patriotic strangers clad in biker gear, toting American flags and saluting just for him.

Hunger games: What’s for breakfast?

One could argue that breakfast joints are the meat-and-potatoes of a city's culinary profile. Local greasy spoons are where we fuel up in the morning, reunite with old friends or pacify that nagging hangover with heaven-sent hash browns and a plate of everything smothered in gravy.

10 lives for friends of animal shelter

They’re cute, furry and adorable. Their eyes reveal their

Birds and feather plucking

Nail-biting, gum smacking, knuckle popping - they can be irritating habits people have.  Even birds display their share of odd behaviors.

Sans: Spring rains green up South County

Well, here we are. It’s our first full week of spring and it sure is looking good down here in South County, finally! The grass is green, wildflowers are starting to bloom and the cattle are starting to look good. We had another nice shot of rain over the weekend to keep everyone around here happy as well. If it keeps up like this, we may have a good year after all.

Gavilan College professors join the tenured ranks

At its February 2012 meeting, the Gavilan College Board of Trustees conferred tenure upon five faculty members. Tenure is the granting of continuous employment status to a faculty member. Employment will then be ongoing until terminated through retirement, resignation, or dismissal (persuant to the provisions of the faculty contract.)

Business buzz: Renovated Arco business to hold grand opening

After recently reopening with completed renovations, the Arco ampm store and gas station on Gateway Drive will be holding a grand opening Friday and Saturday.

County works to let Casa de Fruta sign stay

Revision of ordinance designed to keep longstanding billboard in place

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