2012 Olympics: A step away from her dream
After six years of cycling, and spending the past few years as a professional rider in Europe, Shelley Olds is five months away from fulfilling her longtime dream of riding in the Olympics.
Getting Out: Searching the gems of the Pinnacles
Pinnacles National Monument, nestled in the Gabilan Mountains an hour south of Hollister, boasts a fistful of marquis attractions. I recently joined a group of friends to hike to a feature that many people don't even know is part of the park.
A successful mission run
A plethora of winter races await the athlete. What better way to shed unwanted holiday pounds than to run? One of my favorite mid-chilly season athletic competitions is the Rotary Mission 10 held during the last week of January in San Juan Bautista.
Programs to tout energy efficiency in homes
Two programs funded in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are available to help local homeowners improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
Video: ‘Lukes Groove’ plays at Hollister market
In this video, Lukes Groove plays in September 2011 outside Hollister City Hall during the downtown farmers' market.
Golf: Frys.com Open could move to head of PGA Tour season
The Frys.com Open could become a premiere stop on the PGA Tour
Lewis: Don’t overuse the forward press
When people ask how much of a forward press - a way to relieve tension and to impart rhythm or smoothness to a stroke - should use, many golfers are surprised when I recommend only a slight forward.
Aromas Grange Hall gets musical
The little hill town that sits on the convergence point of three counties is making some noise – quite literally.
Contracts extended for Nob Hill workers as talks continue
Labor contracts covering thousands of Nob Hill, Raley's and Bel Air workers have been extended again, as supercharged negotiations on a new pact continue into their fifth month.















