In an effort to raise funds for local schools, the McDonald’s restaurant at 914 Main St. in Oakley will donate a portion of sales from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13 to Oakley Elementary School....

When Bob Garcia removed that old mossyhorn mount from its place over the fireplace, we were a bit confused. That huge buck had been his pride and joy for more than 30 years. But Bob put it back in ...

The All-American Soap Box Derby is back on Main Street in Rio Vista on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. “It’s such a thrill to see the kids in their Derby cars race down Main Street to Front Stree...

Press correspondent and former editor Dave Roberts reported recently on irregularities in the state’s pension fund accounting. Click on the following link to read Roberts’ story, “Officials Hid Si...

It actually took three hours for the story to make a complete circuit of the valley. We were surprised. Normally, it takes about 20 minutes. It must have been the humidity. Unlike the stories to be...

Sweet transition from the heat, from the work, from the hard, rough edges of life. On we go now to autumn, to black, lacy leaves and twigs standing out against an orange sky. The mornings now have ...

“My ancestors fished this creek when it was a mud puddle,” said Bert, putting his fly rod to one side and pulling a sandwich out of the lunch bag. “Wonder if they had any better luck than I did thi...

Willoughby breezed through the valley the other day. He lives in the capital city, but whips on through here about once a month, and each time he comes he has new things to sell. “You suppose,” sa...

The John Marsh Historic Trust, in partnership with Cruise One of Brentwood and Princess Cruises, recently raised more than $2,200 to help restore the John Marsh House. Friends of John Marsh cruised...

“Dud,” said Doc, “you’re a guy with a scientific mind. I need you to do something for me.” Dud swelled with pride to be hearing this from his hero, Doc. “You know I try real hard to be scientific, ...