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Tasting travel at Lightpost

Laura Ness is an accomplished freelance writer offering travel tips and commentary on the California wine industry.
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What could be better than a great Pinot Noir? How about four of them?  Hailing from as far away as San Luis Obispo and Russian River, and as near as the Santa Cruz Mountains, these wines really speak of place, and of winemaker Christian Roguenant’s eagerness to make them [...]

AR Workshop inspires people to tap into artistic side

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A visit to AR Workshop is a one-of-a-kind experience. From picture frames that hang on the walls with tender messages, to a calendar made out of clipboards to various other wooden objects of all shapes and sizes, every bit of unique decor was personally hand-crafted. It’s all [...]

Panoramic lake views

A sauna room is one of the many unique aspects of this custom-designed Morgan Hill home. Located at 2987 Holiday Court, the 3,760-square-foot home includes five bedrooms and five baths. The open floor plan of the living room is accentuated with large windows filled with views of [...]

Violinist performs in festival’s preview concert

Lover of arts & books; ukulele learner; therapeutic knitter; long-distance runner. Former Arts and Books Editor at Herald-Tribune.
Susan Rife
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The perfect music for a romantic Valentine’s Day weekend is, in the opinion of violinist Gabriel Anker, Tchaikovsky’s Concerto in D Major. “For me, personally, no other piece for the violin represents love more purely,” said Anker, who will perform the concerto on Feb. [...]

Teens take the stage in ‘Rock of Ages’

Lover of arts & books; ukulele learner; therapeutic knitter; long-distance runner. Former Arts and Books Editor at Herald-Tribune.
Susan Rife
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The cast of the jukebox musical Rock of Ages was born literally in a different century from the music they’ll sing in South Valley Civic Theatre’s teen production.  But they are thrilled at the chance to sing such glam-band hits as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Hit [...]

Gilroy native encourages mothers to embrace life

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As Christie Cuthbert and her four little boys—including triplets—sat down in church one day two years ago and prepared for the service to begin, one of the boys proclaimed something so loudly that it would make any mother go flush in the face, palms sweaty, and wish she was [...]

Outdoor entertainment

Sitting on just under five acres of flat land, this San Martin home features an outdoor pergola with views of 30 trees that dot the property. Located at 14455 Foothill Ave., the 4,286-square-foot home includes four bedrooms and four baths. The single-level home, built in 1999, [...]

Year-round passport

Laura Ness is an accomplished freelance writer offering travel tips and commentary on the California wine industry.
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The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley have decided to discontinue their Spring and Fall Passport program in favor of a year-round Wine Trail Pass, which allows visitors a lot more flexibility to plan their visits. Instead of just two months out of the year, the Wine Trail Pass, [...]

Checking in and riding out

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It’s February! Have you planned a Valentine’s bicycle ride with your sweetheart yet? Come on, get busy! Pedal to your favorite restaurant; you’ll burn off the calories from the meal. Speaking of calories, thanks for all of the feedback concerning last month’s column. [...]

Countdown to the Super Bowl

By Jenny Arbizu With Super Bowl LIV fast approaching on Feb. 2, the clock is ticking on how fans choose to watch the Kansas City Chiefs battle it out with the San Francisco 49ers. Since most Americans aren’t lucky to make it to the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. on [...]
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