Vines that struggle produce better grapes
Grape vines that struggle generally result in better quality grapes. It’s a bit like people.
WERC needs help identifying building where baby cliff swallows are nesting
WERC needs help identifying building where baby cliff swallows are nesting
When did statesmanship become a bad thing?
“Big ideas don’t often come from small tents.” – Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Three letters: Balancing agritourism with protecting environment, second hand smoke ordinance and Real Americans
Supes must balance agritourism with protecting the environment
Heartening to see support for LaMar family
As law enforcement investigators continue their search for missing teen Sierra LaMar, day after day, week after week, hundreds of volunteers continue to show up to help in the efforts coordinated by the KlaasKids Foundation. They search, they organize fundraisers and they continue to get the word out. The outpouring of support is heartening, and unprecedented.
What can investors learn from gardeners?
Spring is here. If you’re a gardener, you know it will soon be time for you to put in your flowers or vegetables. But even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can still take advantage of the season by “planting the seeds” for the growth of another valuable piece of property - your investment portfolio.
Two letters: User IDs and passwords and the 1 percenters vs. the 99 percenters
Give me an … enter password here … break
Will gas prices stunt California’s recovery?
The ripple effects of high gasoline prices have been clear for decades, ever since the Arab oil boycott of the mid-1970s temporarily forced a form of gas rationing on California.
Council should have tabled smoking ordinance
The City Council made a procedural decision recently that – while legal and within its right – was a bit disturbing in its lack of transparency, something the council prides itself upon.
A recap of recent shows
The City of Gilroy Recreation Department’s production of “Seussical, Jr.” was outstanding. Under the direction of Michelle Serrano, 50 actors brightened the Gilroy High School stage, bringing to life the prose of the beloved Dr. Seuss.









