Mission to host annual blood drive
The sixth annual community blood drive at Old Mission San Juan Bautista is set for Feb. 17.
Sharks reach 5-0 with win over Canucks
SAN JOSE– Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton each scored two points Sunday night as the streaking San Jose Sharks (5-0) outlasted the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 at HP Pavilion.
Marleau nets two more as San Jose blanks Colorado, 4-0
SAN JOSE – Once the suspense related to Patrick Marleau’s two-goals per game streak was dispensed with, the San Jose Sharks put away the Colorado Avalanche 4-0 Saturday afternoon to solidify their hold on first place in the Pacific Division.
Marty: Dangers of hero worship
The story of Lance Armstrong, world-class athlete, cancer survivor, founder of an inspirational charity, conniving cheat and drug user, liar, bully, and – worst of all – destroyer of lives, is a textbook illustration of the dangers of America’s overriding addiction to heroes and hero worship.
Running: Age is only a number
Bruce Eisenman will tell you he is 70 years old. But nothing about him matches that age.
Lewis: Stroke types need the right club
Many golfers continue to try and improve their putting stroke every time they are on the course. As I shared in a previous tips, there are two basic stokes. The first stroke is straight back and through. The second stroke is slightly inside on the backstroke and follow-through. Both strokes are good, but you need to know which stroke is more natural for you.
Marty: Glass houses and oil wells in San Benito County
“People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones."
NHL: Marleau, Sharks rally to win home opener
SAN JOSE – Phoenix, the defending Pacific Division champion, struck for two goals in the third period Thursday night to put the host San Jose Sharks in a 3-1 hole.
Bill Mifsud asked, and got his wish to cover the 49ers
Bill Mifsud always emphasized the importance of having the courage to ask – an attitude that led to 13 seasons traveling with the San Francisco 49ers, much of it during the team’s Super Bowl run of the 1980s, as a Free Lance columnist.
‘Going Green’ to feature talk on Pinnacles National Park
"Going Green" – the show on channel 17 run by Community Media Access Partnership – will feature a discussion on Pinnacles National Park for its Jan. 25 installment.


















