Turning a negative into a positive
Every so often the worst in us can bring out the best in us. Every so often, we can take a tragedy and turn it into something positive.
Young church emphasizes serving community
It has been just over two years since Morgan Hill Community Christian revived a church at 305 W. Main Ave. In the 18-month span since their launch, there have been remarkable results.
‘Spamalot’: Side-splitting mirth
“Spamalot” is taken from the successful movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” and the Broadway hit of 2005, for which Eric Idle wrote the book, music and lyrics with John Du Prez. The show garnered 14 Tony nominations and won three, one for best musical. Python groupies and non-obsessed Python theater goers will be gleefully satisfied with all the absurdity and insanity.
Rabies found in nearby county
Two cases of rabies were reported in North Monterey County this past week. One of these was in a dog, the other a skunk. It’s been while since rabies killed someone’s pet. But with this news, we know that rabies, a deadly virus contagious to humans, is in our own back yard.
Cupcake wines are a sure bet – and affordable
Cupcakes aren’t typically paired with wine, but if you like smooth wines with a hint of sweetness as I do; you may also like Cupcake Vineyard wines.
One for the ‘Only in California’ file
It was supposed to be dinner and a movie. Instead, it became two movies and a hotdog. And, no, that has nothing to do with “California,” but bear with me.
Even with low rates, you can still invest
Not long ago, the Federal Reserve announced that it plans to keep short-term interest rates near zero until late 2014. The Fed initially pushed rates to that level in 2008, in an effort to stimulate economic growth. Clearly, low interest rates have a wide-ranging impact – but what effect will they have on you, as an individual investor?
Your Office Coach: Many possible causes for interview cancellation
Q: I believe I have been discriminated against because of a plane ticket. After three phone interviews with an out-of-state company, I was invited to corporate headquarters to meet with the hiring manager.
Four letters: Affordable health care, a letter to Sierra’s kidnapper, Gamma Alpha Chapter and a great Wlldflower Run
Every American deserves the right to affordable health care
Big changes for state political watchdog
From the moment it was created as part of the 1974 Proposition 9 political reform initiative, California’s Fair Political Practices Commission has operated on the presumption that politicians and their most active campaign aides and backers should never be fully trusted.









