Opinion

No obligation to landowners to turn their land into a developed profit center

Morgan Hill Unified School District trustees should keep an open mind as discussions concerning opening an elementary charter school bob to the public surface.

Mitch L. Mariani II – a self-taught amateur chef – is back with his new food column, The Flavor Chronicle. See his first column, with a recipe for Roasted Chicken Amogio, in Friday's newspaper.

Historically, Christmas Day was preceded by a month-long season called “Advent.” This was a penitential time, a period of solemn preparation for remembering the birth of Christ and his promise to return to earth.

“The Book Of Mormon” is an explosion of fantastic talent and super entertainment. Here is one show you are guaranteed to get your money's worth. The performers put forth such amazing talent and energy. The original production received nine 2011 Tony awards. The cast in this production is spot-on with outstanding performances by every person who tirelessly steps on the Curran stage.

Q: Why are all the homes I find on the Internet already sold?

I love this time of year, when the weather begins to cool and I can haul out my coat from the deep recesses of the closet. Aside from it being the holiday season, the spattering of rain and blustery winds never fail to make me reflect on and remember moments that have blessed my life.

Depending on when you’re reading this, you’re either in the last throes of Thanksgiving dinner prep or in a coma from too many helpings of turkey. But if you’re still with me, I’m thinking a bit of reflection this time of year is good.

Christmas sometimes seems to be the American national holiday. Even as the economy seems to be improving, stores are counting on “the Christmas spirit” to keep them solvent for another year.