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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are a highly respected part of their communities throughout the United States. They hold important positions in government, business, education and other fields. But this was not always the case.

Millions of Americans have been watching our federal government wrestle with the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obama Care. One side is touting the need for major medical reform that will insure millions of people who currently do not have coverage. They have produced hundreds of commercials and held countless press conferences speaking to our need for humanity and sensibility.

After 65 years in business, Penny Wise Drug Co. in downtown Hollister is set to close in January.

It looks like the quadruplets with a link to Hollister are getting more famous by the year, and they just recently turned 1.

The Hollister Parks & Recreation Division held its annual Breakfast with Santa event Dec. 7 at the Veterans Memorial Building. See some of the action in these photos from the event.

The Indian Motorcycle brand – for decades identified with this region of California and once manufactured in Gilroy – has come roaring back thanks to Polaris Industries, a Minnesota-based maker of all-terrain and off-road vehicles.

Pinnacles National Park and the 400 other parks in the system are offering free admission for nine days in 2014, according to an announcement from the parks service.

Closet presents is the term my wife uses for presents I either use once and put away forever, or never even take out of the manufacturer’s inner packaging.

In planning a vacation trip to the UK for this summer, I discovered a charming tradition in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This city was once known for its gun battles and explosions perpetrated by Roman Catholics and Protestants against each other. Now, however, Christmas brings these Christians together to aid the needy in their midst.

Thirty years ago, an active local nonprofit organization started a modest holiday giving campaign that provided a few local families in need with food baskets.