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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Bringing Blues THE
A supplement to the Gilroy Dispatch & Morgan Hill Times
Morgan Hill musician reflects on career
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With his bass strap slung over his shoulder, Polo Jones has hit the road, air and sea on his way to perform for millions of raving fans across the world. But when he’s not performing in such places as Moscow and Havana, Jones returns to his Morgan Hill home, where he works as a recording producer at Skyline Entertainment & Publishing. Writer Wallace Baine sat down
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with Jones as he reminisced about his 35-year career playing alongside rock icons such as Sting, Bruce Springsteen and Eric Clapton in this week’s cover story (page 4). Jones, who cites Paul McCartney as his favorite bassist, plans on touring again with Italian blues rocker Zucchero Fornaciari in 2020. ERIK CHALHOUB
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A groovy ride Morgan Hill’s Polo Jones reflects on a life in music
WORLD TRAVELER
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Polo Jones of Morgan Hill has performed all around the world with some of the most well-known names in rock.
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BY WALLACE BAINE
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uick: Who was the first Western rock star to play the Kremlin in Moscow after the fall of the Berlin Wall? McCartney? U2? Springsteen? Prince? None of the above. It was, in fact, Zucchero Fornaciari, the Italian blues rocker popularly known by his first name, a childhood nickname from the Italian word for sugar. Most American rock fans have probably never heard of Zucchero, but on the international stage, he’s a superstar on par with the glittery names mentioned above. And right there beside him—over three decades of touring around the world, selling more than 60 million records, and winning countless awards—has been Morgan Hill’s Polo Jones. For 35 years, Jones has been Zucchero’s primary bass player. He’s taken the wild ride alongside Zucchero to Moscow and countless other venues around the world. He was there with Zucchero in 2012 for the similarly historic Gran Conceirto show, the biggest concert ever by an international artist in Havana, Cuba. “We had 80,000 people there,” said Jones, reminiscing about Cuba at his Morgan Hill home. “We filmed it for PBS, so we brought with us 36 cameras and full PA system. We brought
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“I’ll look into the crowd and find whoever is grooving to me, and that’s when I know, I got ’em.”
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the whole stage, this giant two-tiered thing. And the stage set was the front of an old Buick. After that, we took the whole show on the road for a world tour, which was very cool. We didn’t take the Buick, though.” Zucchero has been Jones’s primary gig, but in his long career, he’s played alongside many of the greatest in contemporary rock from his days playing with John Lee Hooker, to working with Sting, Brian May, Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, Andrea Bocelli and Eric Clapton. “I first played with Eric back in ’89 with Zucchero,” he remembered. “I didn’t know it was Eric Clapton for about 20 minutes. That was when he had that pageboy haircut. And I just thought, wait, who’s that playing guitar? That can’t be Eric Clapton.” This fall, Jones is at home working as a recording producer at Morgan Hill’s Skyline Entertainment & Publishing, and pursuing projects in concert promotion. Then, next spring, it’s off again for another world tour with Zucchero beginning at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Judging by YouTube clips of Jones leading the crowd at the stately Arena di Verona in Italy—built in the First Century A.D.—he does a lot more than play the bass. He also holds a role as Zucchero’s resident revivalist, in this
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MUSICAL CAREER Polo Jones works as a recording producer at Skyline Entertainment & Publishing in Morgan Hill.
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case, bringing the crowd to frenzy as an introduction to the song “The Devil in Me.” Paul Jones Jr. grew up in Oakland in the 1960s, a musical hotbed in an era of artistic adventurousness. His parents were both jazz artists, his dad a sax player and his mom a pianist and singer. In Oakland, he was something of a fish out of water, a lover of San Francisco-style rock in an area where funk, soul and blues ruled. “When I lived in West Oakland as a kid,” he remembered, “people were listening to Bobby Blue Bland, Marvin Gaye, James Brown. I was into the Beatles. That was hard. They didn’t get it. I mean, I liked the Dave Clark Five. It doesn’t get any more square than the Dave Clark Five. There’s no funk in that at all.” His early inspiration for bass was Cream’s Jack Bruce. But he was drawn into the rich funk scene
in the East Bay, thanks in no small part to his childhood friend David Vega, who became a well-regarded guitarist under his stage name Dave Dynamite. The two eventually met up with legendary R&B band leader Larry Graham, formerly of Sly & the Family Stone. Through Graham, Jones ended up playing in Graham Central Station, which went on to have several funk hits in the ’70s. It was under the direction of Graham that Jones morphed from the Cream-style rock bassist to the slap style more often heard in funk and R&B. (He got the nickname “Polo” not from a love of horses or Ralph Lauren casual wear. He said the name is derived from “il polipo,” Italian for octopus, so-called for his habit of playing several instruments at once on stage.) Jones first began to play with Zucchero in 1985. “I was just bouncing ➝6
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TREE PLANTING The public is invited to join the City of Morgan Hill and Cal Fire in planting 157 trees at Butterfield Basin to increase the tree canopy and provide environmental benefits. A barbecue lunch and light refreshments will be served. No planting experience is necessary, children are welcome and planting will take place rain or shine. Attendees are advised to wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate attire and bring a reusable water bottle. Saturday, Oct. 5, 9am-3pm at Butterfield Basin, intersection of Maple and Railroad avenues. For information, visit tinyurl.com/yxonohtg.
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The 96th San Benito County Fair, themed “Sew it, Grow it, Show it,” features exhibits entered by county residents in categories including agriculture, floriculture, home arts, photography and fine arts, as well as livestock auctions, judging and shows. Live entertainment, motorsports, beer stroll and wine tasting are also featured, as well as a carnival, antique car show and more. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6 at Bolado Park Event Center, San Benito County Fairgrounds, 9000 Airline Highway. For complete fair schedule, tickets and information, visit sanbenitocountyfair.com.
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YOUTH PERFORMANCE South Valley Civic Theatre’s youth will perform in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella. This production brings new life to the story of a young woman forced into servitude who dreams of, and achieves, a better life, and features some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs. The production runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 5-26 at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road. For information and tickets, visit svct.org.
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Volunteers will gather to plant trees in Morgan Hill Oct. 5 to increase the tree canopy.
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The 2019 KRTY Song and Wine Series at Clos LaChance features country favorites performed by the songwriters themselves. Seating is first come, first served; lower-back lawn chairs are encouraged and folding chairs are available. Attendees must be 21 or over, no outside alcohol allowed. Food will be available for purchase and outside food and sealed water bottles are OK. Thursday, Oct. 9, 6-9pm at Clos LaChance Winery, 1 Hummingbird Lane. For information, visit clos.com.
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around at the time,” he said, “playing in a fusion pop band called Go West, my hair was all Princed up.” A producer named Corrado Rustici recruited him to join a Bay Area band called Holiday of Hands to replace Randy Jackson (later known for “American Idol” fame), and it was through Rustici that he met Zucchero. It was Zucchero who pointed Jones to superstar bassist Lee Sklar as an inspiration. “I was a performer,” Jones said. “I came from a rock band where I’m all whipping the bass around and it’s all, hey, look at me. But he was saying, ‘I want someone like Lee Sklar,’ and Sklar was all about locking with the drummer. So, the next night, I stayed in the pocket and just locked with the drums, and now most of the gigs I get is because of the groove factor.”
Yet, his favorite bass player remains the world’s most famous player. “It’s gotta be Paul McCartney,” he said. “His bass lines were so musical. You don’t think of him as being some hot-shot bass player, but there’s a lot of hot-shot bass players that can’t do what Paul McCartney did. He’s the best.” In 2020, it’s more of the same for Polo Jones, touring with Zucchero with an enormous band featuring fiddles, horns and extra percussion. A typical set list, he said, is more than 40 songs, and close to three hours of live music. On stage, Zucchero is known for his larger-than-life persona. By contrast, Jones likes to zero in on a handful of people in the audience. “I play for maybe three people,” he said. “I’ll look into the crowd and find whoever is grooving to me, and that’s when I know, I got ’em.”
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HEALTHY AGING WEEK
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Adults ages 50 and older and families are invited to enjoy health and wellness, fitness activities, workshops, family fun and more at Morgan Hill’s 2019 Healthy Aging Week and Senior Resource Fair. Daily highlights include a Rancho Canada Del Oro hike, bocce ball tournament, senior bike ride, movie screenings, food, giveaways and more. Monday, Oct. 7-Saturday, Oct. 12, 9am-5pm daily. Event locations include Centennial Recreation Senior Center, Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, Morgan Hill Playhouse and more. For information and full daily activity schedule, visit tinyurl.com/yxf2p6e7.
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GILROY SPOOKY FUN Gilroy Gardens’ spooky-but-not-too-scary Halloween event is back with even more Boo. Little ones can trick or
treat, sing and dance along to a live musical show or take a ride on the Boo Train or other “spookified” rides. A Marketplace filled with Halloween treats, wine, craft beers and more fills out the event.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4, 5 and 6, 5-10pm nightly at Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway. For information, visit gilroygardens.org. HISTORIC TOUR Learn about Gilroy’s historic districts during Historic Walking Tours. Members of the Gilroy Historical Society will lead a free walking tour of the William Weeks buildings on Saturday, Oct. 5, 10am-noon. Reservations are recommended but not required. Meet at the Gilroy Historical Museum, 195 Fifth St. For information, call the Gilroy Museum at 408.846.0446. BOOTS & BADGES The Gilroy Police Foundation presents Boots and Badges, a special barbecue and dance. Enjoy a barbecue with hosted beer and
wine, interactive exhibits by the Gilroy Police Department and dancing to the Second Wind Band. The event also features a boot contest, raffle prizes and a silent auction. This is a 21-andover-only event. Saturday, Oct. 5, 5-9:30pm at Fortino Winery, 4525 Hecker Pass Highway. For tickets and information, visit gilroypolicefoundation.org. HOLIDAY HARVEST BAZAAR The community is invited to the fourth annual Holiday Harvest Bazaar for an afternoon of shopping, complimentary mimosas and appetizers. This free holiday craft and vendor show offers the opportunity to complete holiday shopping early. More than 24 vendors will offer items from candles, purses and kitchen essentials to clothing,
SPIRIT OF MUSIC
South Valley Symphony honors Gavilan College’s 100th year with pops, light classical and a world premiere at “Spirit of Music I: Light.” The event features Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” with pianist Russell Hancock, “Fanfare for the Vienna Philharmonic,” by Richard Strauss and Hollywood hits. The concert also features a world premiere by Gavilan Composer Dahveed Behroozi to celebrate the Gavilan College Centennial. Saturday, Oct. 5, 7:30-9pm at Gavilan College, 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard, Gilroy. For tickets and information, visit southvalleysymphony.org.
handmade items, glassware and more. Sunday, Oct. 6, noon-5pm at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey St. For information and to RSVP, visit tinyurl.com/ y682qm9s.
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DUELING PIANOS Dueling Pianos International will perform on grand pianos, playing classic rock, country, hard rock, Top 40 and more. Attendees will also enjoy dinner prepared by the Live+Love+Leal culinary team. Saturday, Oct. 5, 6-10pm at Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey St. For tickets and information, visit liveloveleal.com. GOAT YOGA Get out into nature, bond with animals and get some exercise as the Original Goat Yoga & Wine Tasting Experience
Latino food, creativity and music will be celebrated at the sixth annual CARAS Tamal Festival, presented by the Community Agency for Resources, Advocacy and Services. Attendees will enjoy tamal and food vendors, two stages of live music and a car, motorcycle and bike show. Other festival activities include a Kids Zone, arts and crafts vendors and resource tables. This free, family-friendly event if open to all. Sunday, Oct. 13, 11am-7pm in Downtown Gilroy. For information, visit tamalfestival.com.
comes to Guglielmo Winery. This experience is part all levels yoga, part animal-assisted therapy. Sunday, Oct. 6, 11am-1pm at 1480 E. Main Ave. $65 per person. For information and tickets, visit sfbay. goatyoga.net.
all types of cactus and succulent plants, pottery and supplies offered by vendors. Saturday, Oct. 5, 9am-5pm at the San Juan Bautista Community Hall, 10 San Jose St. For information, visit mbsucculent.org.
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CACTUS SHOW The Cactus & Succulent Society of the Monterey Bay Area invites the public to its biannual Cactus & Succulent Show and Sale. Guests are invited to judge the highlighted collections that have been entered and browse
BREWGRASS FESTIVAL Roaring Camp Railroads presents Brewgrass Festival, featuring a lineup of bluegrass artists and many of the specialty beers from Humble Sea Brewery. The event includes outdoor performances by Hackensaw Boys, Tim Bluhm with the Coffis Brothers ➝ 13
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COMPOST WORKSHOP The benefits of gardening with compost will be described at a free twohour workshop taught by a Santa Clara County Master Composter. Attendees will learn the basics of backyard composting techniques. Pre-registration required. Saturday, Oct. 5, 10am-noon at Morgan Hill Community
and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey St. For registration, visit morganhill.ca.gov.
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Celebratory music South Valley Symphony opens season with nod to Gavilan
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hen South Valley Symphony opens its 46th season Saturday night at Gavilan College, the concert will end with a piece celebrating the college’s 100th anniversary, composed by one of Gavilan’s own and arranged by another. “Gavilan Spirit” was commissioned by the symphony and the college from Dahveed Behroozi, a Gavilan faculty member and Bay Area musical luminary. The work has been arranged for orchestra by Gavilan alumnus (and past symphony assistant conductor) Christopher Niemann. “I would say that the fact that the school has been in existence for a hundred years is a huge accomplishment,” Behroozi said. “What I’m trying to mirror in the piece is this climax, trying to represent 100 years.” Behroozi is originally from San Jose but went to New York for his musical education, earning his bachelor’s degree at the Manhattan School of Music and his master’s at the Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College. A job offer at San Jose State University brought him back to the Bay Area several years ago, followed by his position at Gavilan. “Gavilan Spirit” is written for full orchestra and solo piano, which Behroozi will play. “It’s essentially a dedication to Gavilan College and a celebratory piece to its 100 years of existence,” said Behroozi, 38. “What I was aiming for was a piece with a buildup, a slow burn, start small and really end with something big as a celebration” of the centennial. “There is quite a bit of improvisation in the piano part,” he said. “It’s just going to be strings in the beginning, then orchestration, a big improvisational piano section
GAVILAN LUMINARY Dahveed Behroozi will perform a piano solo during ‘Spirit of Music 1: Light’ on Oct. 5. over the orchestra, which will kind of build and build and build with more notes and more dynamics. Then eventually we’ll explode.” Symphony music director and conductor Anthony Quartuccio said the symphony had gone into conversations with Behroozi without any preconceived notions about what form the composer might create. “When we whittled away at the creative process, it became really clear that Dahveed should play something,” said Quartuccio, who has led the symphony since 2006. “We needed to collaborate not just
from the compositional level but from the performance level. It’s really kind of scary at first, when you’re determined to come up with something that’s really interesting.” Behroozi’s musical interests encompass classical, jazz and new music. He plays frequently on the Bay Area jazz circuit and in 2012 released his first record, “Games,” with bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Tim Bulkley. He started playing classical violin and piano at the age of 5, and from the beginning loved to improvise, which he describes as “highspeed composing.”
Saturday’s concert will mark two firsts for Behroozi: the first time he’s played with an orchestra, and the first time he solos over the top of the orchestra. “I’m really excited,” he said. South Valley Symphony opens its 46th season at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 with “Spirit of Music 1: Light” at the Gavilan College Theater in Gilroy. Tickets are available at BookSmart, the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, Porcella’s Music and First Street Coffee in Gilroy, and at www. southvalleysymphony.org.
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DAY OF THE DEAD EXHIBITS
The Gilroy Center for the Arts will remember family members and friends who have passed on at the 8th Annual Dia de los Muertos Community Ofrendas & Art Exhibit. The exhibit, at 7341 Monterey St. in Gilroy, runs Oct. 15-Nov. 2 with a free event on Oct. 26 from noon-4pm. For information about the event or setting up an Ofrenda, visit gilroycenterforthearts.com
EVENTS NFL LEGENDS The NFL Alumni Northern California Chapter welcomes the community to its
annual Klays for Kids Sporting Clays Team Challenge. The event will benefit youth and youthrelated scholarships, programs and charities throughout the year. The competition will be in a casual clay-target tournament format consisting of teams of five, including a celebrity captain. Friday, Oct. 11, 9am-2pm at Coyote Valley Sporting Clays, 1000 San Bruno Ave., Morgan Hill. To register, visit nflalumninoca.org. GARDEN MARKET UC Master Gardeners invite South Valley residents to Guglielmo Winery to buy fall garden plants and enjoy
GRAPE STOMP Besson Family Vineyard presents its fifth annual BFV Harvest Dinner & Grape Stomp. Guests are invited to roll up their pant legs for grape stomping, music, Italian dinner and a bottle of BFV wine. Additional wine may also be purchased at the event. Saturday, Oct. 12, 1-5pm at Besson Family Vineyard, 3375 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy. For tickets, visit bessonfamilyvineyards.com. OUTDOOR ZUMBA The City of Morgan Hill, Danel Roofing and Strong and Healthy Minds invite the community to enjoy a day of outdoor Zumba. This Latin Zumba master class features local instructors and is for the entire family. This event is free, and no registration is required. Attendees are advised to bring along picnic chairs, snacks and bottles of water. Saturday, Oct. 12, 4:30-6:30pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Culture Center, 17000 Monterey St. For information, visit tinyurl. com/y3s6jecj. DINNER BENEFIT One Heart to Another presents A Night in
HEALTH CONFERENCE The 2019 Santa Clara County Binational Health Week Conference will feature deep dive discussions and presentations on the issues of human trafficking, opioid addiction, electronic cigarettes and youth vaping. Registration is $30. Thursday, Oct. 17, 9am-2:30pm at the Morgan Hill Community Center, 17000 Monterey Road. For registration and more information, visit tinyurl.com/y26883gq. BREW CRAWL The sixth annual Halloween Brew Crawl returns to downtown Gilroy. The crawl will showcase more than 20 craft beers located in downtown Gilroy pour stations, and food including tacos and German fare. Costumes are encouraged but not required; ages 21 and over only. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2-6pm in Downtown Gilroy. Check in begins at 1:45pm. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/y4wbhe4j. RENAISSANCE FAIRE Step back in time to Renaissance Europe and enjoy hearty ales, fine foods and handmade crafts. Hundreds of costumed performers will roam the streets and act on five different stages. The faire includes the Tournament of Horses, Saturday Night Concert Series and themed weekends. The Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta will be held through Oct. 20 on Saturdays and Sundays only from 10am-6pm at 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. For information and tickets, visit norcalrenfaire.com.
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and more. Popular local food trucks will be on hand. A limited number of special VIP Brewgrass train packages including train ride, deluxe beer tasting on board, Brewgrass Festival tickets and more are also available. Saturday, Oct. 5, 11:30am-8:30pm at Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road. For information and tickets, call 831.335.4484 or visit roaringcamp.com.
BOOK SALE The Gilroy Library invites the community to the Friends of the Gilroy Library book sale. All ages are welcome to browse the variety of reads to find a deal. Proceeds from purchases go toward supporting the collection and programs at the Gilroy Library. Saturday, Oct. 12, 10am-1pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St, Gilroy. For information, visit sccl.org or call 408.842.8207.
the Vineyard, a dinner benefiting the annual Christmas Angels Project, which provides gifts and necessities to families and children in need during the holiday season. Attendees will enjoy a dinner, silent auction and benefit drawing. Proceeds will also go toward One Heart to Another’s program for at-risk youth girls and “Girls Nights” events. Saturday, Oct. 12, 5-7:30pm at Hecker Pass Winery, 8808 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy. For tickets and information, visit onehearttoanother.org/fundraiser.
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Curt Hentschke
LOCAL FAVORITE The Coyote Creek Cycling Classic offers a number of rides along the Coyote Creek Trail.
Cycling Classics
Coyote Creek ride returns in October BY CURT HENTSCHKE
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ello, October. September recently showed us that we can go from century-topping heat to pouring rain in a matter of a few days. What do you have in store for us? Whatever you dish out, we’ll be out there cycling! (Note: Be sure to take the family out for a ride to check out the Halloween decorations.) Longtime readers know how much I adore the Coyote Creek Cycling Classic, which returns Oct. 12. The CCCC is the perfect event to get your pedaling progeny pumped about bicycling events: • Very doable rides! CCCC offers 10-, 25- and 50-mile options.
• Very safe routes! The 10- and 25-mile options travel the beautiful (and mostly flat) Coyote Creek Trail. • Very rewarding! Face it, who doesn’t love a post-ride meal and shwag like shirts and patches? Think of the pride felt when walking into work or the classroom, rocking that CCCC T-shirt! One week later, on Oct. 19, another area favorite returns: the Discovery Classic, this year staging out of Paicines. This year’s two choices are a challenging 100K Gravel Grinder ride and a lovely 40-mile Vineyard Tour, which promises cyclists “some of
California's most scenic landscapes on a fully supported event.” Riders will also feel rewarded that a portion of the Discovery Classic proceeds go to benefit San Benito County youths.
SAVE THE DATES OCT. 12: Coyote Creek Cycling Classic, Morgan Hill—svmbc.org OCT. 12: Wine & Roses Ride, Templeton—wineandrosesride.com OCT. 13: Biketoberfest, Fairfax— marinbike.org OCT. 13: Mount Diablo Challenge, Danville—mountdiablochallenge.org
OCT. 19: Discovery Classic Bike Event, Hollister—discoveryclassic.org OCT. 26: Wheels for Meals Ride, Pleasanton—tinyurl.com/yyv2vt7x NOV. 3: Cycle of Hope,Palo Alto— habitatebsv.org NOV. 3: Giro D’Vino, Acampo— deltavelo.com Curt “Cycle Guy” Hentschke has pedaled more than 60,000 miles of South Valley and San Benito County trails. Send your cycle celebrations to heycycleguy@gmail. com. Check for last minute changes before attending.
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Laura Ness
HIGH ALTITUDE Calerrain’s pinot noir is sourced from
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Time on Day Road Tasting the lineup at Calerrain By LAURA NESS
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altitude in the 2018 Calerrain Muns Vineyard Pinot Noir from a 2,500foot elevation vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where the sun desiccates the skins, imparting a rustic edge. Mace also sources chardonnay, malbec and cabernet from the Paicines area, another very toasty spot along Highway 25, literally out in the middle of even more nowhere than Day Road. In the scheme of things, Paicines is truly the original Old West, where you expect to see cowboys driving cattle in an endless stream of dust. The 2018 Paicines Chardonnay is a tropical oasis, oozing mango and guava. The malbec promises red plums, and the cabernet makes good on its appealing nose of just picked cherries, softly endearing itself to your palate with a splash of sweet mocha.
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he weather was just shy of extra toasty Cheez-Its, and the hills shimmered in the relentless bleached blue of the sky. But there was a breeze, and the grass shimmied in it, as the tiny vines at Calerrain contented themselves in the sun. Inside the tasting room, the 2018 grenache was a perfect thirstquencher, with its strawberry pink lemonade punch flavors, straight from the Pierce Ranch of San Antonio Valley. Winemaker Jeff Mace carefully selects his vineyards for flavors, and the chardonnay from KW Ranch in the northern part of the Santa Lucia Highlands effortlessly echoes the lemon grove that borders the vineyard on the west side. This is classic chard, supple and lithe. You can taste the effects of
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HOME OF THE WEEK
NIGHT LIGHTS This Morgan Hill home is perched high above the city.
Watch the sun rise Morgan Hill private estate has unobstructed views of valley below
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he valley, hills, sunsets and city lights can all be seen from this custom estate. Located at 16645 Oak View Circle in Morgan Hill, the 5,100-square-foot home includes five bedrooms and 5.5 baths. Built in 1975, the home was last sold in 1992, according to Zillow.com, and the reason the previous owners lived here for nearly 30 years is apparent. The home sits on 1.3 acres behind private gates in the Jackson
Oaks community. Beveled glass doors lead into a formal entry with bamboo flooring. The gourmet kitchen features granite counters, Bosch dishwasher, Thermador gas cooktop, SS appliances and hardwood floors. The master suite includes a private balcony and a spa-like master bath. The home is listed at $1,798,000 by Dennis A. Lunder, Broker. For information, visit tinyurl.com/ yyf86h3j.
GRAND OPENING OCTOBER 5TH! K. Hovnanian Homes is excited to be back in Hollister! Bennett Ranch is our newest community in Hollister where you will not only be impressed with the gorgeous surrounding area, but also with the impressive home designs. Bennett Ranch is conveniently located near shopping centers, recreation and highly rated schools. Join us on Saturday October 5th for the Grand Opening! Tour the models, meet the sales team and enjoy Grand Opening pricing. Food from local eateries, entertainment for the kids and refreshments will be available from noon to 3pm.
Looking for a new home, but unsure where to start? Contact our friendly Community Information Specialists at 888-408-6590
Four single-story homes up to 2,766 square feet - all featuring an Extra Suite or Extra Suite Plus option, perfect for multi-generational families. 3- and 4-car garages are also available per plan. Pricing starts from the mid $600s.
Bennett Ranch is offered by K. Hovnanian Homes Northern California, Inc.. See a Sales Consultant for full details. Equal Housing Opportunity. ©2019 K. Hovnanian Companies of California, Inc. BRE license number 01183847.
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Bennett Ranch • Southside Rd. and Hospital Rd, Hollister, CA 95023 • Thursday-Tuesday 10am - 6pm, Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
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Showcase, REALTORS® NEW LISTING
Open Sat & Sun 1-4pm CLASSIC ESTATE HOME ~ Formal dining, living/family rooms w/vaulted, beamed ceilings + plenty of windows. 2,433 sf 3Br/3Ba + office/den. Huge low maintenance backyard w/shady patio. 750 Donald Drive, Hollister $619,950 Shannan Matthews (209) 410-8078
Amazing Views on Private 3.54 Acres GREAT OPPORTUNITY ~ This 1Br/1Ba fixer upper comes w/well-kept singlewide 2Br/1Ba. Light & bright kitchen w/island open to family room. Huge back deck great for entertaining. Interested? Call for More Details! $470,000 San Juan Bautista (831) 800-7341
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Amenities: Pool, Clubhouse, BBQ Area + More A MUST SEE ~ Spacious 2Br/2Ba mfg home features upgraded flooring, family room w/wet bar & wood stove. Kitchen w/breakfast bar, master w/walk-in closest & bathroom w/sunken tub. Make This Affordable Home Yours! $339,900 San Jose (831) 245-0321
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Beautiful in Desitable Area WELL MAINTAINED ~ 1-story 3Br/2Ba + den. Recently painted exterior, updated LED lights, upgraded floors. Spacious kitchen w/tile counters, S/S appliances. Nice back yard w/patio & fountain. Call Today for a Private Showing! $355,000 Los Banos (831) 245-0321
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Located in Well Established Neighborhood GREAT FAMILY HOME ~ 3Br/2Ba at end of cul-de-sac. Light & bright w/separate living room & kitchen open to dining area. Two sliding glass doors into large fenced backyard. A Must See! Don’t Hesitate to Make this Home Yours! $532,000 Hollister (831) 245-0321
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Open Saturday 1-4pm Hosted by Eileen Stone (408) 506-0067 Anderson-built home—5 years new! Nestled at the end of the street, lots of privacy & country property as your back neighbor. 5Br/4Ba w/downstairs bed/bath. Open kitchen w/granite counters & tile floor, spacious chef’s area & walk-in pantry. Upstairs bedrooms are very large w/junior master suite. Bring popcorn & snacks to enjoy the loft for movie night! Master suite has ample space for furnishings & fabulous, peaceful country/mountain view. Master bath has oversized tub, large separate step-in shower, spacious counter space & 2 SIZEABLE walk-in closets. Finished 3-car garage w/built-in industrial cabinets. Abundant backyard is low maintenance w/ paver patio. WOW—a must see! 1061 Cypress Street, Hollister Offered for $780,000
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Within walking distance of neighborhood park; near Cerra Vista School. Lots of extra space in this KB resale home. 4 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms with bonus room upstairs, stucco exterior, 2464 Sq.Ft., L.R./D.R. combo, laminated flooring, kitchen has eating Reduced: area, tile floors, freestanding gas range, ceramic tile counters, pantry cabinet, microwave. Larger Master Bedroom Suite has good sized bath w/ separate tub, stall shower, double sinks. Home is wired for security system - not active... Inside utility room with storage, newly painted interior. RV PARKING. 1 hour, notice before showing. Appointment Only…
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