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For the second year in a row, California’s grape harvest is expected to set a record. The Preliminary Grape Crush Report indicates the state crushed 4,685,075 tons of grapes in 2013, up 7 percent from the record set in 2012. Red wine varieties continue to account for the majority of production with 2,405,942 tons crushed statewide in 2013 and white wine varieties contributed 1,824,625 tons. A small amount of raisin grape and table grape varieties made up the remainder of grapes crushed for wine in California in 2013.

BIRTHDAY: Rosie Lepetich turns 100: Rosie (Wolfe) Lepetich, born Jan. 31, 1914 in Point Arena, recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

Lisa Faria and Peter Fleming of Intero Real Estate Earns Real Estate’s Premier Residential Construction Certification

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I relocated to Florida a little over a year ago and were quickly welcomed into our new neighbors' social whirl. Two couples in the neighborhood are gay -- one male, one female. While they are nice enough, my husband and I did not include them when it was our turn to host because we do not approve of their lifestyle choices. Since then, we have been excluded from neighborhood gatherings, and someone even suggested that we are bigots!

Call it the Circle of Life or Survival of the Fittest - wild animals in the wilderness die of starvation, diseases and predators. This is a natural part of life and most wildlife rehabilitators take a hands-off approach and let nature take its course. For instance, at Ano Nuevo I saw baby elephant seals lying on the beach in extreme distress. The ranger explained marine mammal organizations don't rescue these animals, as heartbreaking as the situation is. Instead, their mission is to rescue those creatures harmed due to human causes, such as caught in fishing nets and choked by plastic six-pack rings.

The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce welcomes Drs. Leah and John Massoud, D.D.S. Their new practice, Floss Family Dental, is located at 17705 Hale Ave., Suite C3 in Morgan Hill.  Joining The Massoud’s for the ribbon cutting were members of their family and dental staff from the office, along with Chamber ambassadors Leonette Stafford and Jayne Perryman and board members and staff Ed Machado, Rich Firato, John Horner and Erin Machado.

Party City announces the grand opening of its Morgan Hill store at 1007 Cochrane Road in Cochrane Commons, Morgan Hill. The new Party City store is located near Target and features a newly designed store layout. The store opening takes place at an opportune time as residents embrace the loving holiday spirit. Party City encourages surprising loved ones in a special way this Valentine’s Day with an assortment of affordable ideas. Simply elegant red heart balloons and romantic balloon bouquets ensure love is in the air for couples looking to show love for that special someone. Teachers and families can purchase an array of favors, exchange cards, decorations and tableware needed for classroom parties and other gatherings. Party City is open Monday through Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit PartyCity.com.

Diamond is a 1-year-old pit bull who is great with all dogs, and is very sweet and playful. She also knows some commands and is good on a leash. She is available to adopt for free from the San Martin Animal Shelter. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.