Green gold in a bottle
A special visitor recently traveled to the picturesque Frantoio Grove on the rural outskirts of Gilroy, where local Jeff Martin’s 30-acre lot is quietly producing a rising star in the select world of first-class olive oils.
The ‘spice of life’ – and food
Under the radar in Gilroy is a thriving gourmet food industry, home to all kinds of delicious, locally-made spices, sauces and spreads. In an age where foodies run rampant and shopping like a locavore is the new American ideal, Gilroy is where it’s at. So throw out that old jar of Tabasco and that Walmart brand steak rub and check out these Epicurean delights, sourced and produced in your own backyard.
It is a laughing matter
There are laughs to be found on a small side street in the heart of Gilroy, where the Pintello Comedy Theater has brought mirth and merriment to Gilroy for 10 years and counting. Crowded on either side by industrial development, the Grange Hall - as the interwar period building located at 8191 Swanston Lane is formally known - sits back about 50 feet from the street in the shade of a giant Himalayan Cedar tree.
What’s all the buzz about mead?
If you've never been to a meadery, you only have to travel as far as San Martin to try the potent libation sometimes referred to as honey-wine.
Nearly 3,000 pot plants seized at MH warehouse
Police arrested a Morgan Hill Man on suspicion of growing thousands of marijuana plants in an unpermitted industrial building in south Morgan Hill last week.
Super Taqueria burglar arrested following foot chase
Gilroy PD chased down and arrested a burglar in the early hours of Monday.
What fools we mortal be, trying to pull off a joke
DEAR READERS: It's April Fools' Day, the day on which I share some offbeat letters and examples of readers' efforts to pull my leg. It's all in fun -- so enjoy!
Mom happy with one child resists adopting a relative’s
DEAR ABBY: I have a relative who is very ill. She's not expected to survive. She has a 1-year-old daughter, "Whitney," and a husband who isn't particularly interested in parenting once his wife is gone. My husband and I have a 3-year-old, and my husband would like to have more children. I love this relative and the little girl, but I'm not interested in raising another child. I'm fine with just one.
Track and Field: Live Oak’s La-Anyane, Saulala star at Avis Kelley Invitational
Live Oak High junior Afari La-Anyane won the varsity boys 110-meter hurdles in 15.57 seconds and placed in two other events Saturday during the Avis Kelley Invitational at Gilroy High.
Semi-Pro Football: Barnstormers win on road for first victory
The Central Coast Barnstormers semi-pro football team picked up its first win of the season Saturday, improving to 1-2 with a 55-32 victory over the Solano Chiefs at Vacaville Christian.










