Regional animal control services always a possibility for the South Valley
EDITOR: I read with interest your recent editorial on
Fashion design with a flair – see what LO students can do
Dear Editor, Live Oak clothing students will be modeling their
Invite Us in for a Community Conversation
It has been a year since I took office as a member of the City
Cynicism abounds in political campaigns
Politics in America offers the opportunity to turn all of us
Capture the mountain lions and relocate them to another area for safety’s sake
EDITOR: With fangs that can snap a spine in a single bite, claws
Religion: The First Noel
The Christmas season is upon us and with it comes the familiar melody of “The First Noel.” To better appreciate the carol's message, let's take a look at its origin.
“The First Noel” is thought to have been composed in England sometime during the 15th...
Love wine? This is the man you must meet
During the last several years of writing this column and meeting with the local wine community, one person's name always comes up in conversation. In revered tones, people ask me, “Have you heard of Steve Beck?” or “You really need to meet Steve Beck!”
Five words essential to understanding teens
I am always in awe of people who speak more than one language. Frankly, mastering English was a bit of a stretch for me (and yes, using the word “master” to describe my language skills is also a bit of a stretch). In high school, I spent three years in Spanish class. Three. Miserable. Years. That is time I can never, ever get back. And yet, after all that torture, the spanglish menu at Taco Bell can still be bewildering.
Worth taking a longer look at moving to vote-by-mail exclusively
1. Trend is growing quickly - nearly half of registered voters use mail







