Let’s put up our feet and call it a year
One had to believe that 2012 was the gift of a benevolent God on New Year's Day when temperatures in South Valley soared, and the dawning day felt warm as springtime.
It’s farmers market season!
It’s that time of year when the sun is shining and downtowns are filled with fresh produce, colorful flowers and locally made merchandise. Area farmers markets are up and running, ready to provide communities with an abundance of goodness.
Raiders lose to Chargers, lose out on the playoffs
It was indistinguishable at first, rising to a crescendo as the home crowd attempted to pull something out of its team that the Raiders couldn't manage to get out of themselves:
Allergies, infections cause enlarged tonsils
During a recent trip to the vet, we found out that Oscar (our
Keep certain things away from your dog
Medicine is a science with more questions than answers. Doctors are always searching for a better way to treat specific diseases. Veterinarians are no different. Veterinary research is responsible for the development of new treatments and preventative vaccines.
Round top challenge
ABOUT this time three years ago, I laid down the Clouds Rest Challenge in this column. Forget those flimsy New Year's resolutions that will evaporate by mid-January. Instead, I said, commit to a grand summer goal that both excites you and scares you. After six prep hikes throughout the winter and spring, 70—yes 70—people completed the 13-mile round-trip hike to that iconic Yosemite peak.
Water district counting protest letters
In repeat fashion from last year, the Santa Clara Valley Water
When Olympic Games security falls into unsavory hands
With the 2014 Winter Olympics costing a projected $50 billion-plus, one wonders how large a chunk was spent on security. Russia’s Sochi - not famous for its tranquil existence - has attracted the attention of terrorists threatening to wreak havoc on the Games.



















