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December 31, 2025

California Indian Market set for May 4, 5

The 29th annual California Indian Market in San Juan Bautista is set for May 4 and May 5 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days.

Golf Roundup: Oakwood’s Poria wins big at Coyote Creek

Oakwood junior Amay Poria won the boys championship flight during the Junior Tour of Northern California Spring Series V on Sunday at Coyote Creek.

Understanding the strong two club convention

Let’s explore some rare – but wonderful – hands. Holding 22 or more HCP, open the bidding with an artificial two clubs bid - even holding zero clubs! Crazy, but artificial AND forcing! This is the strong two club convention. There are two mainstream forms for responder's bid - both artificial and forcing.

NHL: Columbus scores late to keep Sharks from playoff clincher

SAN JOSE – San Jose’s quest to lock up a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs will need to wait at least one more day after the Sharks lost 4-3 to Columbus on Sunday at sold-out HP Pavilion.

Semi-Pro Football: Barnstormers’ defense keys fourth straight win

The Central Coast Barnstormers semi-pro football team won its fourth straight game with a 35-6 victory over the visiting Capital City Fury on Saturday at Gilroy High.

Boxing: SJSU Hall of Fame coach Menendez dies at 90 in Gilroy

Julius Menendez, a San Jose State Sports Hall of Famer who coached Muhammad Ali to a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics, died Sunday in Gilroy, San Jose State announced Thursday. He was 90.

Mom trumped by microwave burrito and 3D television

Apparently, I am not a perfect parent. Oh, I know. There are those of you who already knew that. However, I have spent the last 17 years living under the illusion that I am a perfect parent. Honestly? I know in my heart I'm not, but this is really a survival mechanism. The only way to survive parenthood is to believe you will get out of it alive, with your sanity intact.

Golf Tips: Future solutions for Woods rules fiasco

During Masters week, the No. 1 question I was asked related to Tiger Woods’ two-stroke penalty after a rules official gave him permission to drop his ball. This raises the question of allowing a ruling reversal – including a penalty – to be enforced after a tournament committee reviewed a tape or somebody calling in after seeing it on television.

Church takes different approach to choosing leader

Of course, every religious institution has its own method of choosing its leadership. The news recently guided us through the ancient process by which Francis I became Pope, leader of the Roman Catholic Church's one billion members.

Marty: Terrorists win only if you’re afraid

Neither bombs nor bullets are the terrorists’ real weapons – their real weapon is the fear they try to instill in the population – and because of that, they can win only if you’re afraid. Be unafraid to speak against their tactics and live your life unafraid and you have taken away that weapon, leaving them helpless.

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