Mountain Gardener: Early fall planting brings out bountiful colors
It’s always exciting for me to see the first fall colors of the season. We may not have a show like they do in the hardwood forests of the East Coast, but we’re still barbecuing and they’re surely not.
Off Hours: Talking health care reform
When the weather turned warm last week, I got a call from a riding pal who was putting together a short road trip.
It’s the Law: Outmuscling health clubs
Many dread the beginning of the school year, as do I, but probably for a very different reason.
Mountain Gardener: First of fall a perfect time to transplant
It’s late September, and you can feel autumn in the air. While our days are still beautiful and warm, the nights are getting cooler with fewer daylight hours — perfect weather for transplanting or adding new plants to your garden.
The Wine Lover: How do you make wine, anyway?
In my most recent column, I discussed how rewarding it can be to make your own wine. Then I realized it might be a good idea to do a follow-up explaining in general terms some of what’s involved.
Let’s go fishin’: The return of the Kings
Fall marks the return of the Chinook — or King — salmon to the Klamath River.
News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025
Tree removal leads to temporary closure on Big Basin Highway
Caltrans will temporarily close a section of southbound Highway 236 (Big Basin Highway) left on...