Wisdom that comes with age leads couple back together
   DEAR ABBY: During the late 1950s I was married to the prettiest girl I ever set eyes on. "Jenny" and I were in our early 20s and naive. Back then, it wasn't considered "manly" to talk over anything that might be bothering you, so there was little to no communication. Consequently, we weren't able to meet each other's emotional or sexual needs. After 18 years and two sons, we divorced.
Football: 49ers advance to Super Bowl XLVII
The San Francisco 49ers are heading to their sixth Super Bowl and their first since 1994.
Stubborn grandma knits name she wants on baby’s afghan
   DEAR ABBY: I'm two months pregnant with my second child. Our first child is a boy. My problem is my mother. She loves her grandson dearly, but she's desperate for a granddaughter.
Wrestling: Burback, Zhang, Lefore help Bulldogs secure top-25 finish at Mid-Cals
In the best finish in school history at Mid-Cals, three Sobrato High wrestlers helped the Bulldogs secure a 24th-place finish in the 75-team tournament at Gilroy High on Saturday.
Sticky handed wedding guests load up on glasses
   DEAR ABBY: My daughter was recently married. My niece -- a talented artist -- hand-painted flowers on wine glasses for the dinner reception following the ceremony. They were intended to be keepsakes for each of the adult guests.
Wrestling: Freshman’s gutsy victory highlights Mid-Cals quarterfinals
Javin Aragon looked to be in a difficult spot when he inadvertently tweaked his knee early in his match Friday night.
Six prospective water board directors submit qualifications
Six residents of South County submitted their qualifications and letters of interest to qualify for an appointment to an open seat on the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s board of directors.Â
Around the Water Cooler: What do you think about illegal immigrants working in the U.S.?
Question of the week: What best characterizes your view about illegal immigrants working in the U.S. 1) Allow them to stay in their jobs and apply for U.S. citizenship, or 2) Stay in their jobs, but only as temporary guest workers and not be allowed to apply for U.S. citizenship, or 3) They should be required to leave their jobs and leave the U.S.








