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Throughout history, women have demonstrated leadership. And, when women band together, their abilities foster growth, support and wisdom. Without getting into our modern-day cultural and diversity correctness, let’s say everyone in business knows about the power of how networking groups work. When you take...

I have a shady garden, so each flower on a shrub, tree, perennial or annual is a precious commodity.

All involved have high hopes for the 2012 salmon season.

One of the most challenging issues for my office in 2019 was the reduction of recycling services in the San Lorenzo Valley and the loss of California Redemption Value (CRV) centers throughout the 5th District. While we have advocated for a legislative fix to the state recycling law, we also now have a local proposal designed to create relief for residents and retailers alike.

Every drop of rain that hits bare soil is destructive. Over 3000 years ago the Chinese knew how to protect their soil from erosion and increase fertility by planting cover crops. Early Nile Valley inhabitants also practiced this method of agriculture as did first century Romans. Lupines were planted in poor soil when no animal manure was to be had. Planting a cover crop is another way to improve and retain your soil.

It’s easy enough to identify top academic minds by looking toward the names next to the best marks, or the top sports performer who scores the most goals. But there’s another category of student whose accomplishments are equal to—if not greater than—those of the...