Spate of employment laws to debut in 2012
The California Chamber of Commerce released a list of new employment laws scheduled to take effect in 2012 or earlier that will have an impact on businesses in California. In addition to the new employment laws, an order by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is also impacting businesses in California. By Jan. 31, 2012, most private-sector employers must begin displaying an 11-by-17-inch poster that provides information to their employees about unionizing and their right to strike.
Football: Barnstormers edge Outlaws, even record
The Central Coast Barnstormers semi-pro football team won its second straight game Saturday with a 27-26 victory over the visiting East Bay Outlaws at Gilroy High.
Roasted tomatoes sweeten a chicken dish
When I visited the Hollister farmers market last week, I picked up a pint of cherry tomatoes from Swank Farm. I knew I had the perfect recipe to use them up. The cherry tomatoes, coming in a variety of sizes, from tiny round circles to large grape-size tomatoes shaped like pears, they were sweet as could be.
Bonfante Gardens holding job fair Saturday
Bonfante Gardens will accept applications and conduct interviews
A few choice words about earthquake safety
Normally, at this time of year, I'd be writing this column about
White House plans to wind down Fannie and Freddie
A fundamental reform for the housing market. For two and a half
Ducks head home with 2-0 advantage after edging Sharks
Anaheim builds 3-1 lead, staves off San Jose for 3-2 victory and













