Back-to-school shopping and male teens don’t mix
There is nothing more horrifying than back to school shopping
Water district update on trails and flood control
In 2000, Santa Clara County voters approved a special parcel tax to fund the 15-year Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan which provided funding for four major outcome areas.
Want a kitty? Adopt an adult from the shelter
Have you ever thought about adopting a kitty? Kittens come to mind when someone decides to add a cat to their family. And sure, kittens are fun and cute, but they can also be a challenge. Kittens have lots and lots of energy that sometimes leads to destructive behavior. Most kittens need to be trained to use the litter box. And that cute little face? Someday it'll be just another adult cat.
The Exploratorium: An explosion of old and new
The new and improved Exploratorium is like no other place on earth. Touch everything, explore, ask questions and lose yourself in displays in the six galleries with mind stretching exhibits. It covers 330,000 square feet and sits in a lustrous $300 million new home with a Ph.D. around every corner to answer your questions and head up the different displays.
Here’s an Idea: ‘Happy Stepmother’s Day!’
Mother's Day is Sunday. Being a custodial stepmother, this is an odd day for me. It never feels totally fulfilling. Even though I am the full-time mother to these kids, when the day comes to celebrate being a mom, I don't qualify. I feel abandoned and overlooked by society.
SVCT opens 45th season with ‘Spelling Bee’
South Valley Civic Theatre recently celebrated its 44th season at the annual People’s Choice Awards Show where Rob Barham and Kel Whisner, as Masters of Ceremony, brought down the house with audience participation and watermelons. Not surprisingly, “The Wizard of Oz,” with special effects, outstanding costumes and scenery, and a huge cast, took home the lion’s share of awards. There isn’t room here to mention names but you can get the low down at www.svct.org.
GETTING OUT: Sitting on a gold mine
Outdoors columnist expects wildflower season to 'explode with

















