Allowing mistletoe to grow can kill trees
“Dear Red Phone, mistletoe infestation began to appear in the trees planted in front of the library in the median between the sidewalk and the street quite some time ago. It seemed logical that these parasitic plants would be removed by city employees when the trees were pruned; however several years have passed and apparently nothing has been done to remove/eradicate the mistletoe, which will eventually kill the trees.
DiSibio, Havstad top Sobrato’s all-league honorees in baseball
Junior pitcher/infielder Tanner DiSibio was named first-team all-Mount Hamilton Division, and senior right fielder Conor Havstad made the second team for Sobrato.
Chipping out of deep rough
The U.S. Open at the Olympic Club is just around the corner. I had the opportunity to play the course last week, and can tell you the pros are in for a rude awakening with the course conditions. The fairways are narrow and firm, the rough is long especially around the greens.
49ers’ faithful waiting to see Crabtree’s special side
The legend of Michael Crabtree was formed in Texas, where fans knew the name and college recruiters, for football and basketball, showed up in droves. He chose football, went to Texas Tech and established himself as the best receiver in the nation.
Hickey heads LO baseball’s all-league nods
Live Oak pitcher Mitch Hickey received the Sophomore of the Year award as one of four Acorns who earned first- or second-team All-Santa Teresa Division recognition.
