Briefs: Spanish Lodge celebrates at Basque Restaurant
The Sociedad de San Benito (The counties Spanish Lodge since 1928) had its Annual Membership Meeting/Luncheon at the Basque Restaurant, Matxain Etxea, in San Juan Bautista on Sunday. The lodge celebrated 85 years in the community and its ability to donate to local nonprofits, provide scholarships, promote its heritage and care for their members and families. Certificates or appreciation were given to the Matxain family and staff for their outstanding authentic service annually and also to Al Guerra and Guerra Family Cellars for their donations and support.
Marty: All I want for my political Christmas …
It’s that time again and it’s only polite to give Santa a little warning so he can pick up what I want without having to do any last-minute shopping. The truth is that I have more than one Christmas list; each is tailored to a specific Santa. Since this is, basically, a political column, this is my list for the political gifts I want. What, you didn’t know there was more than one Santa? No wonder you’ve been getting stiffed all these years. So here goes – all I want for my political Christmas ...
Photos: La Pastorela is a spectacle to see at El Teatro
Members of the cast of La Pastorela, a biennial Christmas production, presented by El Teatro Campesino, recently performed during a dress rehearsal Mission San Juan Bautista. The shows runs through Dec. 22 at El Teatro Campesino. For more information, go to elteatrocampesino.com.
Fair manager Ferreira to embrace free time in retirement
After nearly three decades running the county fair, Kelley Ferreira is going out on top. Nearly 12,000 people paid to attend in 2013, an increase of 30 percent over the prior year.
New YMCA director is ready to build a healthy future
Andy Weighill, the recently hired regional executive director of the San Benito County and Watsonville YMCAs, has 12 years of experience at YMCAs around the country.
Earthbound Farm in San Juan sold to Denver company
Organic produce company Earthbound Farm, which moved to San Juan Bautista from Watsonville in 1996, announced this week it has been sold to a new owner, Denver-based WhiteWave Foods Co.
Faith-filled dentist follows two careers
St. Peter and other apostles of the early church devoted themselves entirely to spreading the Gospel, living on money given by church members. St. Paul, a late addition to the group, frequently performed paid outside work so as not to financially burden the young churches he founded. Since his occupation was making tents, self-supporting or “non-stipendiary” ministry is often called “tentmaking.”
Time to check progress toward retirement goals
Now that another year is ending, it’s a good time to take stock of where you are on your journey toward financial security. Of course, you could find many different “measuring sticks” to assess your progress, but you can certainly gain considerable information just by asking yourself some basic questions.
Sfingi: Italian doughnuts
In my Christmas column last year, I wrote about my family's Christmas Eve menu and how it changed when I began hosting duties. I shared the recipes for Decadent Hot Chocolate and Spiced Apple Cider. I also mentioned one other item on the menu called sfingi. This week, I describe what it is and share the recipe.
WWE: Levi Stadium to host WrestleMania 31
SANTA CLARA — The Silicon Valley is ready to rumble.
Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews — along with the Cities of Santa Clara and San Jose, the San Francisco 49ers and the WWE — announced Monday that WrestleMania 31 will be held in Levi's Stadium on March 29, 2015.
“On behalf of the entire Silicon Valley, we are grateful that WWE chose Levi’s Stadium to host its largest annual celebration in 2015,” Matthews said. “WrestleMania is certain to be one of the highlights of the stadium’s inaugural year."
The announcement was made at a press conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Mayor Matthews, Executive Director of the San Jose Sports Authority Patricia Ernstrom, Chief Executive Officer of the San Francisco 49ers Jed York and San Francisco 49ers Tight End Vernon Davis joined WWE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Vince McMahon, WWE Executive Vice President of Creative Stephanie McMahon and WWE Executive Vice President of Special Events John P. Saboor in making the announcement. Also in attendance was WWE Superstars John Cena, Alberto Del Rio, Big Show, Sheamus, Mark Henry, Fandango, The Great Khali, R-Truth and WWE Divas Brie Bella, Nikki Bella and Summer Rae.
