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I'm not sure how it happened, but apparently I have failed as a parent just by virtue of being American. According to the latest parenting trend, many cultures are better parents than Americans - ergo, I am a parenting failure (and yes, in case you were wondering, I have been waiting years to use the word "ergo" in a column).

Golden State Warriors second-year big man Ekpe Udoh started at center against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. And after the way he played, many Golden State fans will be hoping it's permanent.

The Oakland A's agreed to terms with free-agent designated hitter Manny Ramirez on a minor league contract Monday, tying themselves to one of baseball's most productive - and controversial - sluggers of all time.

Candice Hooper continues to turn in a rock-solid job performance as San Benito County district attorney as she has since her election in June 2006 when it was reported that her predecessor, in a classic example of sour grapes, immediately dumped his entire criminal caseload on her following his failed reelection bid. D.A. is a job where the best performers often get the least credit because the public approaches the justice system on an emotional basis while a good D.A. has to approach it on both a legal and practical basis.

A couple dozen residents gathered in the Veterans Memorial Building Feb. 16, in hopes that their names would be among the first 30 called in a lottery for the second phase of a self-help housing developing on the west side of Hollister.

San Juan leaders felt an electrical charge of excitement Friday.

After four seasons of San Benito Seahawk youth football and cheer, the Seahawks are no more. The football program, which is based out of Anzar High, merged with the Hollister Vikings on Wednesday - a month before 2012 sign-ups were scheduled to begin.