It’s Christmas in May – at least in my head it is
Last week, something awful happened. I got a song stuck in my head and I couldn't get it out. And this was not just any song. This was a super-annoying song. A song that nobody in their right mind would want rattling around their brain. Yes, it was the song from hell.
Pastor dispels fear of Islam
There is no doubt the terrorist attacks of 9/11 spread fear among the U.S. public, and the recent Boston Marathon bombing has raised the anxiety level once again. No doubt, some of the ongoing controversy concerning the proposed mosque in San Martin can be attributed to this phenomenon, but perhaps a new book can help alleviate this problem.
Gun charges dropped as boxer pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Gilroy boxer Robert Guerrero had gun charges dropped against him in New York and instead accepted a plea deal on a lesser charge in connection with his arrest in late March for bringing a firearm into an airport.
Getting Out: New Idria is full of lore
Many of my favorite adventures began on the sofa with a map. I see a vast blank region crossed by a single lonely road and wonder: “What the heck is out there?” One day, the lure is too great to resist and I go. The experience is always so much more than just another Sunday drive.
Fortino Winery: Fine wine and good times
Voted best winery in Gilroy for three consecutive years, Fortino Winery is one of the most beloved wineries in Santa Clara Valley. Fortino Winery has been in business since 1970 when Ernest and Marie Fortino bought an existing vineyard on Hecker Pass in Gilroy. Bringing winemaking traditions from their hometown of Calabria, Italy, Ernest and Marie built a reputation for quality wines and, in 1978, established one of the very first wine clubs in California.
Mrs. Clutterby needs a vacation
Some months ago I read an article about Ted Bundy, the serial killer convicted of murdering numerous women back in the 1970s and early 1980s. Bundy was a depraved individual, but he kept a very tidy and organized desk.
Marty: Open letter to Sierra Club over county general plan
An open letter to Megan Fluke Medeiros, conservation and development manager for the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter:
NFL: Jacobson proud of ‘great’ Redskins minicamp
Former San Benito High and Gavilan College football player Wade Jacobson might have left the Washington Redskins after a three-day mini camp tryout without a contract Monday, but that doesn’t mean one might not be coming.
Moooove over cats and dogs, it’s time for bovine
Q: I'm a regular reader of your column and usually like hearing about the problems other people have with their pets. But lately (no offense) your column has gone to the dogs. Literally, it's all dogs and cats. Why don't you ever talk about my favorite animals, cows?
Are you a ‘hands-on’ investor?
The investment world can be complex – so you may not want to navigate it alone. But when it comes to getting professional advice, you certainly have an abundance of choices. How can you know which approach is right for you?

















