Mustard flowers bring fields of gold to the valley
Just when you think our South Valley can’t get any lovelier now that our golden hills have turned green, out of the cold and rain of winter (well, sort of—it’s been a strange year!) burst forth brilliant yellow flowers spreading like soft coverlets over our hills and vales.
Panzanella makes a wonderful summer lunch
I sacrificed my garden this year due to the drought and now I need to obtain summer tomatoes either at a farmers market or from someone I know. I was very fortunate when my dad gifted me with a few tomatoes he grew. For this week’s recipe, I share how I used the tomatoes along with making use of
Peak of success
SOUTH OF Monterey, the Santa Lucia Range rises boldly from the Pacific Ocean and parallels the coast southward for 105 miles. We know the range best for the local Big Sur coastline, where beautiful sheer conifer- cloaked cliffs plunge into the sea. But the range also has an inland side that rises above the Salinas Valley. While the Big Sur coast gets all the attention, the east side has a hidden nook that I promise will surprise and amaze you.
Warriors lock up Nelson with extension
The Golden State Warriors signed Don Nelson to a contract
Water District directors to look at pay increase
The Santa Clara Valley Water District directors will vote on
For the bell tolls….
The "Battle for the Bell" concluded Friday with CHS's victory over GHS.  A highlight video is  available at the link below:
Junior hawk stretches its wings
Very early on a dark, cold morning in late December in Los Banos, a duck hunter was preparing for the day’s activities when his golden retriever came upon an injured hawk and alerted the hunter.Â
Open House: Almaden Parents’ Preschool in Blossom Hill, San Jose
An Open House for Almaden Parents’ Preschool for 2014-15 Enrollment in Blossom Hill, San Jose will be held January 27th-31st, 9am-3pm





















