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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.

Buyers today are forced to make quick decisions, offer more than the list price and are often asked to waive or amend some of the normal contractual protections.

When partner opens 1NT and you just happen to have five or six cards in one suit (preferably in hearts or spades), the Jacoby Transfer is a gorgeous convention that allows you to “force” your partner to bid YOUR suit. This allows the partnership to bid the best trump suit while keeping partner's strong hand hidden—because it is more difficult to defeat the hidden hand.

‘Nana’s Naughty Knickers” by Katherine DiSavino is Limelight Actors Theater’s 19th show since Kevin Heath and Alan Obata’s inception of dinner type theatre three years ago. This is a place to have fun and enjoy a bit of relaxing time with the comedies presented. “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” is no exception. With an enjoyable, dedicated cast and an interesting set, you can’t go wrong.

Spurred by legislation from Assemblyman Luis Alejo, California's minimum wage is set to increase from $8 an hour to $9 an hour one week from today.

Sales of the “safe and sane” fireworks at local nonprofits’ booths will start Saturday and last until July 4, while public safety officials are reminding residents about the dangers of illegal fireworks before the holiday.