Jack London Historic State Park: Legacy of a genius
Jack London State Historic Park was created in 1959 when a small portion – about 40 acres – of Jack London’s 1,400-acre Beauty Ranch was acquired by the state, partly through a gift from London’s nephew and an heir to the London estate.
‘The Lion King’ is a glowing experience
The Lion King’s National Touring Company roared into San Francisco with all the creativity, color  and excitement the show has always given audiences. A big part of its success is Julie Taymor’s genius direction, which won her Tony Awards in 1998 for direction and costume design. She also was the mask/puppet co-designer and composer of additional music and lyrics.
Painful year brings forth new sense of self
With just days left in 2013, I’ve been ruminating on the past year and wondering what the future may hold. Personally, it’s been a tumultuous year and a half and I’m hopeful the winds will begin to shift come 2014.
Hollister church opens bilingual preschool
Most people would probably like to speak a second language, for practical reasons or just to enjoy the ability to communicate with more people. And there is little doubt that languages are easier to learn at a young age.
