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In my last column, we

Mortgages haven't been this cheap for decades. You would have to

Maybe I'm clutching at straws here, but I've got a hunch that

OK, so there's no Bay Area team in Sunday's Super Bowl. There

Call it the Circle of Life or Survival of the Fittest - wild animals in the wilderness die of starvation, diseases and predators. This is a natural part of life and most wildlife rehabilitators take a hands-off approach and let nature take its course. For instance, at Ano Nuevo I saw baby elephant seals lying on the beach in extreme distress. The ranger explained marine mammal organizations don't rescue these animals, as heartbreaking as the situation is. Instead, their mission is to rescue those creatures harmed due to human causes, such as caught in fishing nets and choked by plastic six-pack rings.

The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley kicked off 2013's wine season with their “Passport Weekend” shindig, and local vintners say they couldn’t be happier with this major open house event that helps market their brand, boosts wine club memberships and allows patrons to meet the faces behind the labels.

Azaleas are coming into their own now and it is time to visit