October mega-baptism should keep vampires at bay
Halloween season is upon us and timing is, as they say, everything. Gracie and Emily, my 5- and 3-year-old granddaughters, are all over the holiday. The spookier, the better. Grandson Charlie, age 2 1/2 years, not so much.
Readers share why pets are so special
Some of you sent in your “favorite pet story” in response to our last column. I gotta say, your pet tales really stirred our emotions and reminded us why we love our pets so much.
Gymnastics: Locals place well at Berkeley meet
The Hollister and Gilroy USA Sports gymnastics teams continued their strong season last week at the Golden Bear Invitational in Berkeley.
Getting Out: Celebrate at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Renée and I recently celebrated a wedding anniversary marked by a large number that ends in zero. The number is so big that I naturally assume it refers to my parents and certainly not a couple as young and hip as Renée and I.
Baseball: Giants win Game 7, advance to the World Series
For the second time in three years, the San Francisco Giants will represent the National League in the World Series.
FOOTBALL: Gavilan gets back into conference race with win over SJCC
And just like that, the Gavilan College football team moved back into Coast Conference title contention Saturday night, holding on to defeat the San Jose City College Jaguars 30-27 at Garcia-Elder Sports Complex.
10 things to know before you hire an agent
Not all real estate agents are the same. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home, you need good information before you make any moves.
LULAC to celebrate 25th anniversary, achievements
The county’s chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens is celebrating its 25th anniversary at a special celebration this weekend.
Stage Company opens ‘The Boy Friend’ tonight
A cast of 33 local students, from ages 13 to 19, will travel back in time to the French Riviera in the 1920s for the latest San Benito Stage Company production, “The Boy Friend,” opening Friday at the Granada Theatre.
Outpouring of support at fundraiser for the Carroll family
A steady stream of local residents visited the Target parking lot Wednesday afternoon to support the Heather Carroll Memorial Fund.















