Holidays are a time for family
Thanksgiving is a special time to share a meal in the company of family and friends. Unfortunately, for many people, spending time with family during the holidays is not always possible due to distance, finances or work schedules. No one knows this better than Marta Valle, who for the past eight years has been organizing a charity dinner at St. Catherine's Catholic Parish Center on the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving. She and a group of volunteers serve those who are away from their families, especially the day workers in our community.
This 10-year-old is truly ‘Connected to the Ocean’
Recently a good friend sent me a poem written by her
Who would you like to be beneficiary of your money?
While this article is a bit more dry and technical than I usually write, it addresses an important tax issue that could potentially save you and/or your heirs a significant amount of money – proper planning can make the difference between leaving money to your loved ones, or leaving money to Uncle Sam.
What you hear is a sprinkling of the truth
The more I learn about the water problems in California, the
Register now in order to vote in November elections
This country is in the midst of its once-every-four-years
Join the Mt. Hoffman Challenge
This is the year. No New Year's resolutions that fade in mid-January and disappear by February. Instead, make a bold commitment and accept a challenge to join me on a climb to the top of Yosemite's Mt. Hoffman on July 11, 2015.
Explaining District’s Position in Classified Employee Labor Dispute
Recently the Morgan Hill Times has printed several letters to the editor regarding the ongoing negotiations between the Service Employees International Union and the Morgan Hill Unified School District. The issue has been the topic of conversation locally and the subject of public comment at recent board meetings. To communicate the district's offer to date and to provide clarification, I offer the following:
Follow Procedures to Respect School Community
The Nishino administration has created distrust among teachers





