Does your space need a new look?
Are you tired of looking at that same old furniture arrangement in your living room? Has the wall covering in the guest bathroom seen better days? Or do your rooms just feel blah? Maybe now is the time to give your space a new look.
Marty: A groundbreaking ceremony and idea for veteran
Saturday saw an important groundbreaking in Hollister. Wounded Army Medic Sgt. Brian Jergens, his wife Jennifer, Homes For Our Troops Executive Director Dawn Teixeira, Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez, and a representative of Assemblyman Luis Alejo’s office broke ground for a very special home for the Jergens family. It will be built on Rosebud Avenue at no cost to the veteran.
ERSKINE: Large crowds take nothing away at Yosemite
Getting Out: On any trip into nature, whether a day hike or an
A hidden gem in Watsonville
After years of writing this column, I sometimes feel a little cocky thinking I know virtually all the nearby parks and preserves. A couple weekends ago, I led a trip into the remote east side of Henry W. Coe State Park. A woman who was on the trip told me about a preserve I had never heard of in Watsonville that she loves and hikes regularly. So much for my comprehensive knowledge.
FOOTBALL: Contra Costa defeats Gavilan
Contra Costa turned to a strong running attack and pressure defense to pin a 32-2 non-Coast Conference loss on the host Gavilan College Rams at Garcia-Elder Sports Complex on Saturday night.
All in the family at Harvest Festival
Under clear blue skies Aug. 16, I experienced the 23rd annual Guglielmo Harvest Festival held at Guglielmo Winery in Morgan Hill. I learned how to say “abundance” in Italian (abbondanza) and saw how, at least for one day, everyone was one big happy family, enjoying the festivities together.
Board to consider firm for oil suit, soliciting donations
Citadel Exploration has sued the county alleging that state law supersedes the ban against enhanced petroleum extraction once planned for the oil company's Project Indian site.
Questions about animal pregnancy and birth
Dr. Pete, I know that puppies and kittens are born with their











