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Pinkies up, local oenophiles: A hallowed biannual event dedicated to enjoying delicious wine, tasty tapas and merry company in the beautiful stretches of South County countryside is fast approaching.

The Santa Clara County Open Space Authority is planning for the 348-acre Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, one of its newest acquisitions. The preserve is located at the west end of Kalana Avenue with spectacular views, rural character and large acreages of private agricultural and range lands surrounding it.

Santa Clara County Supervisor George Shirakawa announced he will resign from office, citing his intention to plead guilty to charges filed by authorities Friday related to Shirakawa’s failure to file campaign finance reports and “inappropriate use of (his) county credit card,” according to a resignation letter he submitted Friday morning. 

Learning to build a fire seven years ago sparked an idea that became Jordan Rosenfeld's literary piece de resistance, a novel of a burn survivor who discovers a dark secret and the power to heal.

Saint Louise Regional Hospital, located at 9300 No Name Uno Road in Gilroy is now offering women a minimally invasive procedure if a breast biopsy is required. The new method utilizes ultrasound or stereotactic x-ray imaging along with a probe that is inserted through a small incision in the patient's skin.

The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band has received national recognition for its work at Pinnacles National Park in collaborating with the Universities of California, Santa Cruz and Berkeley to conduct two research projects that took an innovative approach to habitat restoration. The projects integrated traditional Native American land management practices with contemporary techniques to restore and protect the natural and cultural processes in the unique California grassland system.