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February 23, 2026

When it Comes to Preserving Wine, Glass is Half Full

Friends have called me a variety of nicknames over the years. Some of them I like, some of them I deny and truthfully, some of them I have earned!

TERAJI: Fundraiser a model of success

About 75 guests bought tickets to a champagne breakfast and

Home for the holidays …

This time of year, as family members gather for the holidays, is a great opportunity to hold an annual family meeting.

Board of Supervisors should abandon minimum wage proposal

In May, Supervisor Dave Cortese proposed raising minimum wage to $10 per hour in unincorporated areas of the county. Gov. Brown has since signed legislation to increase California’s minimum wage to $9 per hour on July 1, 2014 and to $10 per hour on Jan. 1, 2016.

Now’s the Time for a Kitchen Facelift

It’s almost that time of the year again! The holidays are quickly approaching and we’ll be spending even more time in our kitchens, which have long been the center of our homes. And during the holidays we’ll have even more family and friends in our kitchens. While there’s not enough time for a complete kitchen remodel before the holidays, there’s still time to do a kitchen facelift. Here are some ideas that will make a large impact but don’t involve a huge time (or financial) investment.

Checking out nature at Henry Cowell State Park

The newly remodeled visitor center at Henry Cowell State Park in

Lobito: The great escape artist

Lobito (which means little wolf) is a white male Chihuahua with short legs and really bad breath that smells like a dead rat. He just walks and does not bark too much; also he is blind at night. We celebrated his 15th birthday on Sept. 24.

Enjoy Homemade Caramel and Toffee Candies

Last week when I gave a recipe for Cracker Jack, we ventured

NHL: Sharks reclaim division top spot after defeating Penguins

Check out the NHL standings. Yes, those are the San Jose Sharks

Beware too much growth

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