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According to a new and more comprehensive report issued by the U.S. Census, the three-year average poverty rate in California was 23.5 percent, the highest in the nation among the 50 states and District of Columbia. The new measurement statistics added 7.3 percent, or 2.7 million people, to the estimates of Californians living in poverty. How did this increase come about?

Morgan Hill is a wonderful place to live. The climate is pleasant; the small town ambiance is inviting, and access to beaches, mountains, and big city culture is easy. But, like all of California, it is a dangerous place to live. There is a constant threat looming of damage from earthquakes, floods, wildfires and man-made destruction such as train-derailments.

Elaina Vasquez and Abby Holtzclaw each homered and Samantha Ribeiro and Kari Bittle had two hits each, but Gavilan College’s softball team suffered a 10-4 home loss to Hartnell on Tuesday.

Gabe Katich pitched seven scoreless innings, former Christopher star Bryant Cid doubled twice and scored three runs, and former Live Oak standout Connor Sutton had three hits to lead Gavilan College’s baseball team to a 9-3 win at Skyline on Tuesday.

For those who observe it, we are now in the season of Lent, a time of reflection and sacrifice. One of the sacrifices I grew up with is abstaining from the consumption of meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays. This meant, in most cases, my family had fish – and my favorite was always shrimp. One fantastic and simple recipe for shrimp is a method my mom learned from my aunt.

SAN JOSE – Patrick Marleau’s goal in the fourth round of the shootout gave the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday at sold-out HP Pavilion.

Q: We have a terrible gopher problem in our yard. I’ve tried unsuccessfully to trap these varmints. So I talked to a garden expert who suggested poison. But I’m afraid our dogs will get some of the poison, and I know that could be very dangerous. Any suggestions?

Gavilan College’s men’s basketball team ended the season with a 71-52 home loss to Hartnell on Friday.

Breanna Hernandez scored 15 points, but Gavilan College’s women’s basketball team suffered a season-ending 59-26 home loss to San Mateo on Friday.