Guest View: California has a budget deficit, but there’s disagreement about how big
There’s an old adage that one must first acknowledge a problem exists before it can be addressed. It bears repeating because of a huge disagreement over the size of California’s state budget deficit.
In December, the Legislature’s independent budget analyst said the state faces a...
Local nonprofit needs help to combat homelessness
We heartily welcome news that St. Joseph's Family Center has
Fire stations added to safe haven list
There's nothing more tragic than stories of desperate mothers
Guest Column: Raising free range kids
One of the best ways to attract more kids to walk and bike to school is through events at the schools, and then sending home material to the parents. The kids become the biggest advocates to letting them walk and bike more and especially to school.












