Guest view: Protect our youth now
As one small town in California, we may not have the financial resources or political power to change the tobacco industry’s marketing practices toward youth. However, we do have the power to stem the flow of cigarettes to our youth through illegal sales. And we have the responsibility to do so as well.
What is a college degree really worth?
Do you need a college degree to succeed? That assumption is long-entrenched, and it isn't hard to see a relationship between education and earning power. Yet the cost and debt linked to getting a degree are so significant now that some contrarians are saying “skip it” - go learn in the world rather than on campus, if you're smart you'll do just as well in life.
The fall colors of California
I know, I know; we Californians don't have real fall colors.
For Most Pet Owners, Home-cooked Diets Are Hard to Maintain
It's been a few weeks since the massive pet food recall was
San Francisco Cathedral Celebrates Centennial
A century isn't such a long time in Europe (or even on the East
Pet news across the world
There’s a few interesting news items worth mentioning this week. First comes word from China that Chinese pet owners have started importing pet food and treats made in the United States because of concerns about contamination in their own domestic products. Seems they won’t buy their own stuff ever since reports surfaced about salmonella contamination and other problems. Perhaps now they’ll see better quality control from these companies. I still say we should all avoid pet products imported from China.














