Young church emphasizes serving community
It has been just over two years since Morgan Hill Community Christian revived a church at 305 W. Main Ave. In the 18-month span since their launch, there have been remarkable results.
Rabies found in nearby county
Two cases of rabies were reported in North Monterey County this past week. One of these was in a dog, the other a skunk. It’s been while since rabies killed someone’s pet. But with this news, we know that rabies, a deadly virus contagious to humans, is in our own back yard.
Cupcake wines are a sure bet – and affordable
Cupcakes aren’t typically paired with wine, but if you like smooth wines with a hint of sweetness as I do; you may also like Cupcake Vineyard wines.
Marty: Guerrilla theater at Hollister council meeting
Guerrilla theater dates from the mid-1960s. According to Michael William Doyle, it was performances by “Marxian cadre” based on New Left politics and a manifesto from Che Guevara – in other words, it was staged political propaganda. I like the term so much I’ve expanded my personal definition to include all forms of staged political propaganda regardless of philosophy.
Easter photos: Good Friday cross walk and the annual egg hunt
As seen in these pictures, hundreds of people Friday followed the cross to celebrate Good Friday with the annual walk from Sacred Heart Church to St. Benedict Church.
Pinnacles to dedicate visitor station funded by stimulus
A ceremony is set for Wednesday to dedicate the new West Pinnacles Visitor Contact Station as part of a $13 million rehabilitation project, according to Congressman Sam Farr’s office.
NHL: Sharks prepared for playoffs, Blues
Once the Phoenix Coyotes defeated the Minnesota Wild on Saturday — keeping the Sharks from claiming a fifth consecutive Pacific Division title — San Jose, which clinched a playoff spot two nights earlier, defeated the Kings and earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference and a matchup against the Blues.
Getting Out: Looking through the pines of Jack’s Peak
When I talk to people on the Monterey Peninsula who walk the preserves and parks in the area, they often mention Jack’s Peak County Park. My sister and her canine companion, Harry, recently came up from Santa Barbara for a visit, and we decided to rendezvous in Monterey for a short hike. Since Monterey’s county parks are dog-friendly, it seemed like a perfect time to go to Jack’s Peak and see what everybody has been talking about.
