Keep Williamson Act tax break in place
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Religion: Celebrating The New Year
The Islamic New Year dates back to the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in the year 622 C.E. The importance of this event, known as the Hijra, is reflected in the fact that the migration marks the...
Spoking My Mind: October overflows with opportunities  Â
After a quarter century of writing this column for you, it’s going to be difficult to step away. Every month during the past 25 years, my writing routine hasn’t varied too much: spending the first 15-ish days researching, collecting, drafting, editing, rewriting, then finally...
Seeking Random Acts of Kindness from Small-Town Folks
Last week I read an incredible story about San Jose's Ada











