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With the possible exception of clouds, few common sights in nature can inspire more awe than a tree. At 12,000 feet, in the dry desolation of the White Mountains, bristlecone pines grow that were 3,000 years old when Christ was born. The largest giant sequoia, the General Sherman tree in Sequoia National Park, weighs nearly 2,000 tons and is 104 feet around at the base. It grew from a seed the size of an oatmeal flake from a cone the size of a walnut.

High in the peninsula hills, above Redwood City and Woodside, El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve is another peaceful sanctuary along Skyline Boulevard. El Corte de Madera Creek and Lawrence Creek, both born from springs near the road, descend through the preserve's 2,821 thickly forested acres on the way to San Gregorio Creek and the Pacific Ocean.

The volume of water pumped out of the San Joaquin Delta and into

Getting out of his car at Su's Mongolian Restaurant in Santa

It has been a busy last couple of weeks here at Gilroy High School! Last week was homecoming. Homecoming week at GHS is controlled chaos. During the week we had spirit days, float building, royalty, and a rally. Homecoming week came to an end on Friday, with a parade, football game, and announcement  of homecoming King and Queen (Brandon Boyd and Leilani Mah). The halftime was topped off by a great fireworks display as well.  

I have a 3-year-old cat, Mason, who is my pride and joy. I have

Americans will observe Memorial Day on May 30. It may be