Christmas in April South Bay

Organization rebuilds homes, community spirit

While most people have probably endured a drippy faucet, overgrown weeds and the occasional peeling coat of paint, the reasons for the lack of attention to our homes differ widely among us. There are the familiar complaints of not having enough time, enough inspiration, or enough discipline. But more affecting and far more justifiable are those without the means or physical capabilities of maintaining their homes. Once a year, in answer to the latter category, bright-green-shirted Christmas-in-April volunteers swoop into people's homes offering free repairs and home improvements to low-income homeowners who might otherwise be unable to afford the repairs.   More

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State of the City Address

Mayor Manuel Valerio focuses on downtown redevelopment in annual speech.
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C.J. Olson Cherries

Apartments and strip mall proposed for former orchard.
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Taste

Full Throttle Sports Cafe

Motorcycle-and-sports themed restaurant caters to both families and the sports crowd.
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Public Safety

Writers reflect post-Vietnam American attitudes

Sports Briefs

Monta Vista wins close baseball game

CCS Top 8 Track Classic

Former football all-stars sought