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Neglecting to name names, forgetting to change names, or naming the wrong names, could potentially create a lot of grief and/or costly mistakes. Please take a moment to consider the following:

Like a majestic lumbering herd of wooly Ice Age beasts, the leadership of the Republican Party has in recent years been engaged in a great migration toward the rightmost edge of the political spectrum, and by this point they are sending out scouting parties to see how much more territory remains to squeeze into before they run up against the edge of the known ideological universe and are crushed like overzealous fans rushing the stage at a rock concert. These intrepid forerunners are called "candidates" and their enthusiasm for the task now borders on comical.

During the winter solstice, a miracle happens at the Mission San

Of late, I have been thinking about how vulnerable our students are. At Sobrato this year we have now had two tragic events affect our student population. In the fall, there was the shooting death of Tara Romero, along with the injuries of three other students. And now it is three weeks since the disappearance of Sierra LaMar, who was abducted while walking to the school bus stop the morning of March 16. Of course we are all hoping that she will be safely returned to her family.  

Pacific Gas and Electric has created a major stir by its very

In June 2003, concerned about proposed budget cuts for public

Things could be worse is the message we often hear when it comes

Almost everywhere you look, small formally littered lots as well as larger vacant parcels are being developed into new homes. As we drive around Morgan Hill there is everything from low income senior apartments to luxury homes and everything in between.

Earlier this month, South County's representatives to the Valley