Earthbound Farm in San Juan sold to Denver company
Organic produce company Earthbound Farm, which moved to San Juan Bautista from Watsonville in 1996, announced this week it has been sold to a new owner, Denver-based WhiteWave Foods Co.
Faith-filled dentist follows two careers
St. Peter and other apostles of the early church devoted themselves entirely to spreading the Gospel, living on money given by church members. St. Paul, a late addition to the group, frequently performed paid outside work so as not to financially burden the young churches he founded. Since his occupation was making tents, self-supporting or “non-stipendiary” ministry is often called “tentmaking.”
Time to check progress toward retirement goals
Now that another year is ending, it’s a good time to take stock of where you are on your journey toward financial security. Of course, you could find many different “measuring sticks” to assess your progress, but you can certainly gain considerable information just by asking yourself some basic questions.
Sfingi: Italian doughnuts
In my Christmas column last year, I wrote about my family's Christmas Eve menu and how it changed when I began hosting duties. I shared the recipes for Decadent Hot Chocolate and Spiced Apple Cider. I also mentioned one other item on the menu called sfingi. This week, I describe what it is and share the recipe.
WWE: Levi Stadium to host WrestleMania 31
SANTA CLARA — The Silicon Valley is ready to rumble.
Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews — along with the Cities of Santa Clara and San Jose, the San Francisco 49ers and the WWE — announced Monday that WrestleMania 31 will be held in Levi's Stadium on March 29, 2015.
“On behalf of the entire Silicon Valley, we are grateful that WWE chose Levi’s Stadium to host its largest annual celebration in 2015,” Matthews said. “WrestleMania is certain to be one of the highlights of the stadium’s inaugural year."
The announcement was made at a press conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Mayor Matthews, Executive Director of the San Jose Sports Authority Patricia Ernstrom, Chief Executive Officer of the San Francisco 49ers Jed York and San Francisco 49ers Tight End Vernon Davis joined WWE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Vince McMahon, WWE Executive Vice President of Creative Stephanie McMahon and WWE Executive Vice President of Special Events John P. Saboor in making the announcement. Also in attendance was WWE Superstars John Cena, Alberto Del Rio, Big Show, Sheamus, Mark Henry, Fandango, The Great Khali, R-Truth and WWE Divas Brie Bella, Nikki Bella and Summer Rae.
Photo: Women’s Club celebrates 100 years
The Women’s Club of Hollister, founded Dec. 6, 1913, celebrated its centennial birthday with a party theme of “100 Years of Ice Cream Socials”. Members were encouraged to wear a costume reflecting any decade. The room was filled with balloons, club memorabilia and pieces from the 1913 period, while everyone was treated to ice cream sundaes. Two bands played music from each decade and a good time was had by all. Both the Hollister City Council and San Benito County Board of Supervisors presented the members with proclamations recognizing the 100th birthday.
Business Buzz: Marich Confectionery plans major expansion
The Marich Confectionery plant in Hollister will be expanding its chocolate horizons soon after the candy company submitted an application with the city to expand its existing facility at 2101 Bert Drive.
Gavilan Roundup: Dec. 9
The Gavilan women's basketball team grabbed the lead early and never let go.
Marty: A system to redistribute public wealth
In our modern, mobile society, many of our traditional political and economic borders, such as county lines, have little or no function. Assuming the tax rates, fees and rules were the same, what difference would it make to an operating entity, let’s say a manufacturing company, if the San Benito County line extended half way into Silicon Valley?
