Makeshift car lot is a staple at Kmart
On recent weekends, Kmart shoppers' attention may have been diverted to an interesting little sale right outside the store. That is because residents on Saturdays have been leaving their vehicles parked - along with “for sale” signs - on the northeast edge of the store lot facing the busy commercial corridor.
When women go from ‘miss’ to ‘ma’am’
There comes a time in every woman's life when she is called “Ma'am.” For some of us (ahem, me) that time comes early. Much, much earlier than any of us expect (again, that would be me).
Not your typical caramel corn
When was the last time you had caramel corn? It has probably been many years, came packaged with a prize and was most likely stale and unappealing. If it were not for the prize, many youngsters would avoid it too. This week, I am ready to change your mind about caramel corn and how wonderful and endless the possibilities can be.
Golf tournament supports worthy cause
Sometimes an occasion comes along that is particularly fortuitous. Here is such an opportunity: a chance to enjoy a fun activity while contributing to children's education.
Oil company denies fracking in response to Pinnacles rally
A debated plan to explore and drill for oil near the Pinnacles National Park in San Benito County has both environmental and oil supporters pushing back against each other’s claims about what the project means for the county and environment.
Marty: A narrative to remember
George Will’s recent review of “The Guns at Last Light” – the last volume of Rick Atkinson’s trilogy on the liberation of Western Europe – described it as “history written at the level of literature.” I have not read it, but I’ve just finished the second volume, “The Day of Battle – The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944.” It should be required reading for America’s high school students.
Football: Gavilan looks to rebound in home opener against Shasta
The clock was winding down in Gavilan’s season opener against Yuba, but that didn’t damper Brandon Pickens’ spirit.
Anticipating a bountiful grape harvest
By the way our grapes are ripening fast and early, this year's harvest is going to be a bountiful, good year. To test for ripeness, most winemakers use a refractometer, a hand-held device that measures the brix (sugar content) of grapes, letting them know when the grapes are ready to be picked. Different grape varietals ripen at different times and at different vineyards. For instance, Chardonnay, Viognier and Pinot Noir grapes tend to ripen earliest - in September - with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon typically among the last grapes to be picked, well into October.
