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The days of summer fun are over at the wineries. All the grapes have been picked and crushed and their juice is getting busy in the barrels - letting the aging process take over. But, before the season is over, Mother Nature has one last spectacular act in store for us. Like the last five minutes of a fireworks display where the best is saved for last, the vineyards have burst into flaming colors of red, gold and orange. As if to self-ignite themselves, the leaves that have nourished the grapes all summer long, are going out in a blaze of glory.

I have a 3-year-old cat, Mason, who is my pride and joy. I have

Well, it's about time: The South County Courthouse in Morgan

My spouse just bought a new truck. The reason? His old truck

If you are a fan but never had the opportunity to experience the King of Pop perform, this is as close as you will ever get. "Cirque du Soleil" has combined Jackson's music, dancing and awe-inspiring visuals into a celebration of the experience of one of his legendary concerts.

The Terracotta Warriors is a long moment in history that tells of what seems to be a never ending struggle for security in a violent and dangerous world. It is a saga of astonishing success, ingenuity, determination and the will to survive, and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world – known as The Eighth Wonder Of The World.

Since 1865, Gilroy's St. Mary Roman Catholic Church has had an important role in the life of the South Valley through its parochial school and numerous other ministries. With the retirement in December of longtime pastor and community icon Father Dan Derry, a new pastor was appointed to lead the huge parish (with 4,000 registered members and eight Masses each weekend). Due to his background and talents, The Rev. Robert Brocato seems well-suited for this challenging position.

New Year's Eve serves as an occasion for considering lessons