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January 2, 2026

A time to show gratitude, globally

As I think about a bigger view, outside my own little world, I realize that we as a country and as a world really have much to be thankful for. In the United States, we continue by most measures to be the greatest country in the world, and live with an amazing level of comfort and freedom compared with many other places and times. The following is food for grateful thought.

Soccer: Rams roll through first round of playoffs

Gavilan picked a good time to play its best soccer of the year. The No. 10 Rams defeated No. 7 Modesto Saturday in the opening round of the North Regional playoffs.

Lewis: Playing the odds on the golf course

The only way to continue to improve your putting game is to focus on putting at different distances and levels.

VOLLEYBALL: Rams win first outright title

Gavilan College won its first ever outright Coast Conference championship after defeating Chabot 25-19, 28-26, 25-21 Tuesday in the final regular season game. They shared the title in 2009 with Cabrillo. Gavilan (18-8) also finished with their most ever wins.

Second Harvest Food Bank feeds area’s needy

Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming, and this is the time of year when many people feel the urge to help others. Canned food drives seem to be held all around us: at schools, religious congregations, even places of business.

Basketball: Rams back in action

The Gavilan College women's basketball team played its first game Tuesday under new head coach Erik Nelson, who is rebuilding the program from scratch. It was the first game the team has played since the 2004-05 season.

Football: Vikings come up short in league title game

The Vikings’ season ended in the league championship game Sunday. Hollister finished its season with a 7-4 record.

Your turkey day checklist

Somehow I have ended up being the official hostess for Thanksgiving dinner for a dozen or so people. I have no idea why. I can only assume it's a cruel joke. Anyway, to prepare, I consulted the Great Internet Advisors and found a handy little checklist that will ensure my turkey day goes off without a hitch.

Soccer: Rams face Modesto in first round of playoffs

The Gavilan soccer team will open the first round of the NorCal state regional playoffs as the No. 10 seed by playing at 2 p.m. Saturday at No. 7 Modesto Junior College.

Deal reached to end strike at Nob Hill

Employees of the Hollister Raley’s Nob Hill returned to work Tuesday after a 10-day strike ended with a tentative agreement between the United Food and Commericial Workers Local No. 5 and Raley’s Family of Fine Stores.

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