BASEBALL: Bonds’ defense rests without calling witnesses
Barry Bonds' defense team apparently is convinced it did not
Dog-buyers Need to Take a Stand on ‘Puppy Mills’
There is pending legislation in the state Assembly that could
TERAJI: Pianist strikes right chord with eager audiences
It's not every day that one sees a piano being wheeled down
Dr. Pete’s closing advice: ‘Give your pet a hug’
It's been more than 18 years since I penned my first column for this newspaper. The response from readers has been phenomenal; I've hardly ever made a trip to the store without running into someone who wants to talk to me about their pet. Because of this, I've never had a shortage of topics. We've talked everything from dermatitis to dementia, indigestion to insecurity, even laryngitis, lick-sores and leptospirosis. Your letters have fueled my fire and made this column easy to write. And I'll always be grateful for that.
Democracy in action … with pizza
It was a day of decision. It was a day of democracy. Many people
Abe Lincoln and Morgan Hill’s Math Castle
It's a tradition for me every mid-February around Abraham
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.
Entitlement mentality: Not just a fiscal threat
Christmastime is a season of gratitude. Whether it's because we reflect upon the birth of the Christ child or the blessings of the past year, the holiday often prompts a sense of appreciation and thankfulness, as well as the tradition of gift-giving.



















