Supporters: Driver’s license for illegal immigrants a step in the right direction
Update: Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 60 into law Oct. 3, stating: "When a million people without their documents drive legally and with respect in the state of California, the rest of this country will have to stand up and take notice," said the governor. "No longer are undocumented people in the shadows. They are alive and well and respected in the state of California." The law becomes operative no later than January 1, 2015.
Today is the deadline to send in your dog’s photo!
Do you adore your dog? Does he sleep in your bed or go on vacation with the family? We want to hear all about the details. Send us your dog’s photo and tell us what makes him a stellar companion, a part of your family and your best friend (600 words maximum). Deadline is Sept. 20. Your stories and photos will be shared in the Sept. 27 edition of Lifestyles. Send your photos and stories to editor Andrea Joseph at [email protected].
Club opens door to introspect, learning
As summer winds to a close, the changing season triggers nostalgia for the childhood summer when I joined the Star Trek Book Club at my local library in Salinas. The Club challenged us to read 50 books in three months. I felt such a sense of accomplishment after I successfully completed the goal that I kept adding to my book reading list, even after summer ended. My next goal became to read 1,000 books. It was such a thrill when I was finally able to add that one thousandth title to my book list.
Barn owls graduate top of class from WERC
School's out! At least it is for seven barn owls that attended the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center's “summer school” this year.
Not your typical caramel corn
When was the last time you had caramel corn? It has probably been many years, came packaged with a prize and was most likely stale and unappealing. If it were not for the prize, many youngsters would avoid it too. This week, I am ready to change your mind about caramel corn and how wonderful and endless the possibilities can be.
Come to the ‘Cabaret’
From the moment the curtain rises on Broadway By The Bay's production of “Cabaret,” the momentum builds throughout the very long first act, and holds attention. It moves like a revved up steamroller and director Brandon Jackson keeps up the breathtaking pace so the audience does not dare look away for fear they will miss something.
Golf tournament supports worthy cause
Sometimes an occasion comes along that is particularly fortuitous. Here is such an opportunity: a chance to enjoy a fun activity while contributing to children's education.
