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Commentary: State problems take toll on county

August 4, 2011

The Mountain Gardener: Garden show fosters new, bright ideas

It’s the law: To guard teens, stop the enablers

August 12, 2010

When I was a teenager and knew everything, I reveled in the countless Hollywood movies that depicted teenagers saving the universe. We were always smarter and quicker than those slow-witted adults, whether they were parents or the authorities. Our decision-making prowess was nonpareil. It never occurred to me that those feeble parents were once super-smart, quick teenagers. How they went slow and dorky, I just don’t know.

Comedy Corner: A character challenge at Kmart

July 29, 2010

The other day, I went to Kmart to pick up a few things. That was where the day became a character challenge for me. Has this ever happened to you?

April 24, 2014

Earlier this year, the flowering plums were the first trees to welcome the beginning of spring. Then came the flowering cherries, crabapples, pears, redbuds and lilacs. Now, the flowering dogwoods take over as the stars of the show. They are blooming everywhere I go. Whole neighborhoods, lined with dogwood trees, are coming to life. I know of several beautiful specimens along Hwy 9 that burst into bloom this time of year, covered in snowy white, pink or rosy blossoms. There are many types of dogwoods and every garden has the perfect spot for at least one. What better way to honor Earth Day 2014 than to plant a tree

June 2, 2011

San Lorenzo Valley High has another Central Coast Section champion: Freshman distance runner Anna Maxwell won the 3,200-meter run at Gilroy High to win her first CCS track and field championship May 25.

Your Health: Picking a cold medication is simpler than it seems

November 25, 2009

Recently, I walked into one of our local pharmacies, and I was amazed to see the tremendous number of cold and flu medications filling the shelves.

Nature Friendly: A walk through canyon primeval

May 10, 2012

Centuries before Californians slashed and burned the natural treasures of Fall Creek to make lime, Aztecs were mining limestone on a large scale to create roads and buildings in Mexico. Scientists, like Santa Cruz geologist Frank Perry, say that is what led to the downfall of their civilization.

Datebook

July 1, 2013

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Commentary: Water district takes wrong approach for pump station

May 20, 2013

Editor's note: This is the full version of a commentary published in the Press-Banner on May 17, 2013.

Ridin’ with the Wheeldude: Keep tabs on your kids

April 21, 2011

I drove my Yellow Cab on a very hectic St. Patrick's Day one Thursday night last month. It's always one of top three busiest shifts of the year, so early Friday morning, I was dead tired and ready to go home. Just before logging off though, at about 3:30 a.m., I got dispatched for a pickup in Scotts Valley, scheduled to go all the way to the Mountain Store in Boulder Creek.

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The Mountain Gardener: Garden show fosters new, bright ideas

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It’s the law: To guard teens, stop the enablers

Comedy Corner: A character challenge at Kmart

The Mountain Gardener: Late spring is the dogwood tree’s time to shine

Three local runners qualify for state meet

Your Health: Picking a cold medication is simpler than it seems

Nature Friendly: A walk through canyon primeval

Datebook

Commentary: Water district takes wrong approach for pump station

Ridin’ with the Wheeldude: Keep tabs on your kids

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