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Composting facility expansion on Highway 25 should be denied or

Cheers to South County wineries for bringing home the gold - and the silver, bronze and in one case a double gold - from the San Francisco Wine Competition, recognized as the largest competition of American wines in the world.

A reader of this column recently asked a question that required

There are thousands upon thousands of homeless people in

Have you noticed the growing number of shoppers who are bringing their own bags to the store? They seem to be coming in many different colors, shapes and sizes. I’ve seen the retro canvas bags that were common in the ‘90s, slick bags with store logos, designer bags purchased on Melrose Boulevard, and even pocket bags that fold up into small pouches. There’s no escaping it – bringing your own bag is now “in.” What does your bag say about you?

In passing a budget 52 days after their statutory deadline, legislators managed to make this year's budget impasse the third-longest in California history.

Dear Editor, Our family would like to make our community aware

Seniors at Live Oak and Central high schools will step across

Time to boost your IRA balance. In 2013, you can contribute up to $5,500 to your Roth or traditional IRA. If you will be 50 or older by the end of 2013, your contribution limit is actually $6,500 this year, thanks to the IRS’s “catch-up” provision. The new limits represent a $500 increase from 2012 levels.

Dear Editor, I found Peter Rush's column on arguing for a flat