Marty: San Benito High School board must take pledge
The fact that San Benito High School needs help is beyond dispute. The help school leaders are asking for is outlined in Measure G, a $42.5 million property tax bond, but the key question for the voters is will the money actually go to sorely needed academic facilities or will a huge chunk of it go to sports fields and stadiums?
When it comes to selling, mi casa es su casa
I love the warmth conveyed by the saying from our friends to the south. As you know, the direct translation is “My house is your house”—although what it means is that you are “always welcome.” In reflecting on the actual expression, it reminds me of the relationship between a home seller and a potential homebuyer.
Debunking lies told by mom
Mother’s Day is coming. Yes, that’s your early warning. Please reserve your table for brunch at a South Valley restaurant and get your act together for the gift.
Get kids into veggies
For some South Valley families, it can be a daily struggle to convince children to eat vegetables. But what if I were to tell you there may be a surefire way to not only influence a child to eat vegetables, but also have them excited about it? This week, I share a method that will have your picky, anti-veggie child actually looking forward to eating them.
Hollister farmers’ market moving to San Benito Street
When the Hollister Downtown Certified Farmers' Market opens next week, it's springing up in a new location on San Benito Street, along with having extended hours to accommodate commuters.
Staples store in Hollister set to close
Hollister’s limited collection of big boxes is about to get smaller.
Gavilan Softball: 2 Rams, Coaching Staff earn NorCal honors
GILROY — Life keeps getting sweeter for the Gavilan College softball team, the reigning Coast Conference South Division champions.
Annual Wildflower Run blossoms with happy little feet
The annual Wildflower Run in Morgan Hill rocks! The event, which embraces a trifecta of healthy fun, is an enjoyable event for the whole family and raises financial proceeds benefiting education for girls and women has coolness down cold.
Gavilan Softball: Rams clinch first conference title in 30 years
APTOS — The last time Gavilan and Cabrillo met, the game ended in a one-run decision, 7-6 in favor of the Seahawks, after eight innings. History has a way of repeating itself — though not exactly.
Gavilan Soccer: Espinosa named Rams head coach
GILROY — The Gavilan College men’s soccer team has a new coach and it’s a familiar face for many Gilroy-area fans.


















