Social ladder not as important as it seems
When I was young, my family moved several times to different cities throughout California, and this meant I changed elementary schools alone three times. I was never very good at making new friends, but somehow I managed.
A taste of South Valley
Many regions of the country in the southern barbecue belt specialize in their own unique barbecue. Many of those different styles of barbecue can be found here in California. I appreciate these different styles, but it is high time we had our own unique barbecue. This week, I introduce a style of barbecue and sauce residents of the South Valley can finally call their own.
Catch of the week
Tiffany Comento didn't think landing her first fish – a 1-lb. rainbow trout – meant she had to hold the yucky thing! But dad Joe insisted that they preserve the fruits of their labor at Lake Pardee in Valley Springs on film. Tiffany agreed to hold it … with rubber gloves and a paper towel in between her hands and the slimy skin.
Funds remain available for fairgrounds
Santa Clara County supervisors voted Tuesday morning to squash
