65 years ago - 1950 Bob and Lee Luck, having sold their home, planned to turn over the operation of the Hill’s telephone service to Mr. and Mrs. Reid ...

The Pesticide Lady: GMOs in our food
These days, unless we’re eating only organic, we’re eating GMOs. Today, Genetically Modified Organisms, also referred to as Genetically Engineered, c...

Fashion Jack: Bald spots & wine stains
Q. I’ve got a large bald spot that I see when the barber gives me a mirror to look at the back of my head. How can I get rid of it? Louis, Santa Monic...

Tax Tips: Charitable contributions
Americans are the most charitable people in the world, as evidenced by records of our annual donations of giving. Congress has been very generous in p...

Creature Corner: March 26, 2015
Meet Sydney, Syd for short. He is about a year old, and a true Lab. Bring out the water hose and you have a friend. Throw a tennis ball or two and Syd...

Past Tense: March 26, 2015
65 years ago - 1950 The Idyllwild Inn was host to 56 students from all over the world. They were members of the Visiting International Students Associ...

Creature Corner: March 19, 2015
Several paws up to our polydactyl kitten brothers who found the most loving home together. Furball Bill is a 3-year-old male with gorgeous champagne c...

Past Tense: March 19, 2015
65 years ago - 1950 Ex-president Herbert Hoover was invited to attend the dedication of the Lou Henry Hoover Memorial Forest at Azalea Trails Girl Sco...

Fashion Jack: Sweater snags & wedding shirts
I have a favorite sweater that’s full of snags. What can I do about it?

Off the Main Roads: Find (safe) winter wanderings …
As we finally can enjoy the snow, which we so rightly deserve, it’s a good time to remember a few practical tips to keep us safe in this all beautiful...