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Local winemaker spotlighted

Laura Ness is an accomplished freelance writer offering travel tips and commentary on the California wine industry.
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When reading the May issue of Wine Business Monthly, I smiled when I saw Dan Martin of Martin Ranch featured as part of their “Winemaker of the Month” series. His story of how he transitioned from grocer to winemaker is worth a read. The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake had [...]

One-of-a-kind panorama

This home in the Holiday Lake Estates boasts panoramic views of Anderson Lake and the mountains surrounding it. Located at 17575 Holiday Drive in Morgan Hill, the 2,322-square-foot home includes three bedrooms and three baths. The open concept living area and dining room with [...]

Artists develop unique ways to showcase work during pandemic

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With Covid-19 changing how everything is done, everyone has to find ways to “get creative” in order to do activities that were once taken for granted. That might include ordering dinner from a local restaurant and picking it up outside its doors. For office employees, no [...]

A virtual visit to wine country

Laura Ness is an accomplished freelance writer offering travel tips and commentary on the California wine industry.
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We can all agree that “Wine Country” in California pretty much applies to nearly everywhere that grapes are grown. No matter where you live in this great state, many wine tasting rooms are within easy reach, except right now.  This pandemic has certainly put the kibosh [...]

With traditional ceremonies canceled, commemorating Memorial Day will be different

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Commemorating fallen soldiers on Memorial Day this year will be a little different due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Gilroy’s Memorial Day Parade, which annually draws hundreds along 10th Street to honor fallen soldiers, has been canceled for 2020 due to virus concerns, the Gilroy [...]

Gilroy home located in retreat-style setting

This spacious home is centered around its custom gourmet kitchen. Located at 10748 Green Valley Drive in Gilroy, the 3,972-square-foot home includes four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The expansive kitchen is equipped with Wolf and Subzero appliances. The single-story home sits [...]

Cooking with a Michelin star

Laura Ness is an accomplished freelance writer offering travel tips and commentary on the California wine industry.
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You may not be able to book a table at one of San Francisco’s famed eateries, but Carolyn and John Aver are making it possible for you to take cooking lessons from the renowned chef at one of them, right in your own home.  On Sunday, May 3, at 4pm, the public is invited [...]

A treasure trove of resources

Kimberly Ewertz is a freelance writer for South Valley magazine and Gilroy Dispatch.
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In this time of uncertainty, one resource remains intact—local libraries, a life-line for the community that provides information, resources, entertainment and a much-needed source of relief. “We are hearing from people who seem to just need a way to connect, stay connected, [...]

Natural lighting permeates Morgan Hill home

Located on a quiet street in rolling foothills, this Morgan Hill home is close to a park and other essential amenities. Located at 16725 Cerro Vista Drive, the 3,028-square-foot home includes five bedrooms and three baths. Touches of travertine tile are throughout the floor plan [...]

Spartan athlete inspires others to challenge themselves

Emanuel Lee is an avid runner and the Sports Editor for the Hollister Free Lance.
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“What the hell am I doing? I can’t even pick these things up.”  That is what Jana Eastus was thinking at one point in the Lake Tahoe Spartan Beast World Championship race last September. Eastus was carrying two heavy sandbags up a mountain in rainy and [...]
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