Readers respond to ‘healthy pets’ legislation
After I wrote about the defeat of AB1634, the so-called
Quality of education lies in communication
My father is a teaching legend in the South Valley. I often meet
College prep workshop presented to students
When the local high school students started coming to Elizabeth Munoz-Rosas with questions about the college application process, the children’s services librarian at Gilroy Library recognized a need in the Gilroy community.
Take the high road at Calero County Park
On my previous visits to Calero County Park, I have always walked the lower portions of the park nearer the reservoir. This terrain bobs and rolls over round hills dotted with coast live oaks, valley oaks and bay trees. As you move away from the lake toward the park's southern boundary, the Bald Peaks ridge leaps 1,000 feet above the reservoir. From that high perch, the full sweep of the Bay Area spreads out beneath you.
Message in the stars: ‘Signs’ of confusion ahead
Remember when you were a hot, young unattached person hangin' at
Garage sales that matter; a fresh look at joining the Grange
The family of Johnathan Spencer, a 4-year-old with a terrible
Club opens door to introspect, learning
As summer winds to a close, the changing season triggers nostalgia for the childhood summer when I joined the Star Trek Book Club at my local library in Salinas. The Club challenged us to read 50 books in three months. I felt such a sense of accomplishment after I successfully completed the goal that I kept adding to my book reading list, even after summer ended. My next goal became to read 1,000 books. It was such a thrill when I was finally able to add that one thousandth title to my book list. Â

















