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The state department of public health announced an escalation in cases of pertussis, otherwise known as whooping cough.

The San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo is under way at Bolado Park. Find a schedule of events here and look back to the Free Lance for coverage.

I adore pizza. Not just any pizza, but traditional wood-fired Neapolitan style. Although I have never been to Naples to truly experience what many feel is a life changing pizza, I do enjoy similar styles that can be found at a few restaurants here in the South Valley. Making similar pizzas at home was a difficult task because I lacked the correct equipment, but I recently rediscovered a work around, which produces acceptable results.

While San Benito Rising's proposal to ban high-intensity petroleum extraction in the county is headed for the ballot in November, a separate attempt to get the same practices banned in San Juan Bautista is on hold until voters have their say.

Wouldn’t a visit to spa-like oasis every morning be a wonderful way to start your day? Since most of us can’t do that every day, updating your bathroom is a great way to give you that spa-like feeling at home. Whether you’re planning a complete bathroom remodel or just a cosmetic update, there are a few main areas to consider for the most impact. Updating your bathroom doesn’t have to be a huge, expensive and complete redo. Making some less expensive changes can make a big impact.

I didn’t endorse any candidate for the county’s District 4 supervisor primary. I thought newcomer Daniel Recht needed a better platform since he had no previous record and neither the incumbent, Supervisor Jerry Muenzer, nor other challenger, Councilmember Victor Gomez, had demonstrated the leadership desperately needed to move ahead under difficult circumstances.

Manny Freitas still keeps a business card of his late wife, Kelly, in his wallet.

There is nothing ordinary about Alyssa Ito.

Nearly a year ago, members of two historic South Valley churches embarked on an exciting adventure. The Gilroy United Methodist Church (7600 Church St.) and the Morgan Hill United Methodist Church (17175 Monterey Road) began sharing co-pastors.

Every four years the entire planet goes bananas about soccer. Except the United States, of course. Because while the entire planet is obsessed with football, we are not. Well, not the soccer kind of football at least.