“It’s just not the same,” said Steve. “I don’t care what you want to call it; it just isn’t the same thing any more.” “But it does make sense,” said Doc. “I personally think catch-and-release fishi...

This Thursday and Friday, Aug. 12 and 13, a special light show will be on display over East County – and the entire planet. The Perseid Meteor Shower will be streaking the sky with about 60 shining...

Natalie Pridmore and Brianna Young of Liberty High School’s Leadership class report that they’re getting geared up for an exciting year, and sent along this shot of the group. Leadership students j...

When we first noticed the baby sparrow, here at the house, it saddened us all. He had fallen from his nest and was slowly walking around the front yard under the tree while his mother and father ha...

Heads up! While you keep your eyes on the road this time of year, it’s a good idea to remember that objects in the sky might be closer than you might expect. Photographer Richards Wisdom shows us a...

We all watched as the flag came by. It was the first thing in the parade, of course. Great big one, carried by two of the kids from the ROTC at the high school. The bands followed, along with the m...

This year marked the inaugural Career Fair at Edna Hill Middle School, which invited 32 volunteers to give students a snapshot of their professions. Each student learned about four careers as part ...

It began as a whispered threat, this latest storm of ours. There was something in the air, a cleansing tonic, a murmur of sharpness. The trees on the hills looked different, then, seeming to stand ...

“It’s June, by golly!” said Doc. “Isn’t it great? I mean, all the summer to look forward to. Fishing, swimming, camping, heat stroke, dehydration, skateboard accidents and the occasional case of ap...

When you go to a football or basketball game, do you notice your daughter watching the cheerleaders more than the game? Are you looking for a wholesome sport that will build self-esteem, promote te...