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April 12, 2026

Volunteers pick and learn about harvest

What's better than sleeping in on the weekend? For me, it's helping one of our local wineries during their annual harvest. On an early Saturday morning in September, I was lucky enough to be a part of the Satori Cellars Volunteers - an enthusiastic group of friends, family and wine club members who join together to pick and sort grapes out in the vineyard.

Don’t leave dogs in parked cars

Peg and I had a great time at the taste of Morgan Hill. Thanks to so many of you that stopped to talk cars and pets with me at the car show. Yes, that was our 1956 VW truck that was there Saturday. We had so much fun with everyone and we’re already looking forward to the next “Taste.” Maybe we’ll see you there next year. Now let’s get down to business.

This just in: News that’s out of our world

With relentless reports about government shutdowns, congressional showdowns and elected officials who put the “fun” in dysfunctional, I’m hard pressed to add anything new to what’s been said 11 bazillion times already.

Women’s Center open house set for Saturday

The Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Women's Center is finished and ready to be seen by the public.

NHL: Hertl’s four goals lead Sharks past New York 9-2

SAN JOSE – Stepping outside of the Pacific Division for the first time this season did little to deter the streaking San Jose Sharks Tuesday night.

Need to boost retirement income? Consider variable annuities

Here’s a sobering statistic: 46 percent of workers surveyed had little or no confidence that they will have enough money to live comfortably throughout their retirement years, according to the 2010 Retirement Confidence Survey, issued by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. So you may want to explore all possible retirement savings vehicles – including a variable annuity.

Why do we perch?

You invested in an ergonomic office chair that was supposed to have great back support. But all you feel is a great divide - between your back and the chair's backrest. Or, perhaps, you're making do with a repurposed chair from the dining room and constantly find yourself “perching” on the front edge of the chair. What's the problem?

Gavilan football perseveres to win thriller

There are moments that live forever.

Gavilan Football: Rams get first win, look to repeat success

GILROY — Gavilan is riding two solid weeks of football, including coming away with its first win of the season against College of the Redwoods.

San Juan officials weigh downtown revitalization

The San Juan Bautista Planning Commission is considering a plan to make the downtown area of the Mission City more pedestrian friendly as part of its general plan update.

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