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December 1, 2025

Vines may be dormant, but wineries are bustling

In the cold, dark days of winter, our grapevines go dormant. The grape vine stops the uptake of water from its roots to keep moisture from freezing and bursting inside the plant cells. Any remaining water inside the vine is transferred to an inter-cellular area where it can safely freeze without causing any damage. All growth is put on hold to conserve energy for the next growing season.

Governor’s Williamson Act axing a huge blow to a “greener” state

It may not be the unkindest cut and it may also not be the most

Pull brake on HSR project

Four years ago, I wrote a column promoting California's high-speed rail project. I believed then, and I believe now, that linking cities throughout the Golden State with a bullet train that travels from San Francisco to Los Angeles in two hours will provide tremendous economic benefits. Unfortunately, a lot has happened with HSR that has tarnished much of my optimism for the project.

Now is the time to focus on student proficiency

Continuing the countdown towards the new school year, meetings

Dictionary’s new words make one question humanity

Dear Readers, I come to you today to tell you about the dangers of twerking. Yes, I said twerking. I know it sounds like a made up word, but sadly, it is in the Oxford Dictionary. I know. After hearing that, I too worry about the future of mankind.

Sisters in pasta

Filling in as a substitute bunko maiden on Wednesday night was a

Massacre Demonstrates Flaws in Mental Health System

After the horrific shootings at Virginia Tech, the talking

The ethics of the death penalty

His congregation may be divided, but the Rev. Don Murray is

Latest Affirmative BART-to-SJ Vote Very Disappointing

Disappointed is too mild a word for my reaction when I read that

St. Joseph’s Director defends Collaborative’s decision to get the money first

As a member of the South County Collaborative Board of

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