Family’s feuding complicates woman’s plans for her funeral
DEAR ABBY: I have four siblings. We get along fine as long as we're apart.
Mom’s brief cell phone video has lingering consequences
DEAR ABBY: My 13-year-old son, "Wiley," was playing a game on my cellphone. I stupidly forgot to delete a short video of myself engaged in a sex act with my ex-husband, "Cliff." Wiley didn't confront me or mention it, but given his sudden change in behavior, I'm almost certain he saw it.
The road to publishing
We all have stories to tell. Some of us want to share them. That's where the road to publishing starts - with a desire that can take you on a journey, from a jumbled collection of thoughts, plots and ideas churning in your head, to a neatly bound book (or ebook) with your name on the cover. Every would-be writer's publishing experience will differ, but the steps are similar.
Three arrested on counterfeit currency suspicions
After staking out a stolen vehicle outside a Morgan Hill hotel, officers arrested three suspects on suspicion of counterfeit currency and controlled substance violations, police said.
Adopt Pixie
Pixie is a 7-year-old Chihuahua mix who is sweet, good with other dogs and knows tricks. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since July. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
UPDATED: Carbon monoxide leak temporarily closes Starbucks
A carbon monoxide leak at the Vineyard Town Center Starbucks forced the coffee shop to close briefly while surrounded by emergency crews Tuesday morning, according to authorities.











