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February 10, 2026

Tips to avoid being a victim of crime

I have good news and bad news. Luckily, the bad news can be

The great tastes of Transilvania: Savory and flavorful, not spooky

It was a dark and stormy night as we approached the castle. No

A walk in the park and other pursuits

Nothing pleases me more than to hear from a reader about a column I wrote that they particularly enjoyed or that struck a chord. It also makes me happy to hear from folks with column ideas, and recently I received such an email. It, in turn, sparked a corresponding chord with me. More about that in a bit.

Soldier’s Tale: Memorial Day spurs recollections of dad’s wartime sacrifices

On a warm spring afternoon 22 years ago, my dad and I sat chatting on the lawn outside a clinic where my mother, who suffered from early onset Alzheimer’s Disease, was having an MRI. My dad had been her caregiver for nearly 10 years. During a lull in our conversation, he took his worn leather wallet from his pocket and, from between two old photographs, he pulled out a lock of hair. “I think it’s time I told you about Helen…” he began.

What have I gotten myself into this time?

I've agreed to take part in a

Ellis shooting for PGA Tour card

John Ellis, a graduate of Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill,

Starting a New Tradition on Thanksgiving with Grilled Turkey

Next week marks another Thanksgiving. Although the meaning and

Planting seeds

Listening to a teacher in a classroom drone on about the wonders

Niners expect more from defense

NaVorro Bowman is 24 years old. Aldon Smith is 22. Ray McDonald and Patrick Willis are 27.

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