For my science elective in college, I took geology, and learned quite a lot about rocks, glaciers, volcanoes, tectonic plates and continental drift — all very useful in understanding the natural world, especially here in earthquake country.

There's a special pleasure in sitting across the table from someone who understands and respects you, is looking to laugh with and support you.

St. Helena Hospital physician elected 'Clinician of the Year'

Each year in my computer technician classes, I make a point of teaching my students how to build the best computer possible using about $600. I want them to know how to choose the best part at the best price.

How much time and energy is lost and wasted to repeated telephone calls, missed messages and the delivery of incomplete or inaccurate information?

The wedding season is approaching — June and September are two of the busiest months for bookings. Emotions and expectations run high, and the planning and expenses can quickly get out of control. How would I know this? I’m engaged — our big day is Sept. 22.

One of the joys of living in our beautiful Mediterranean climate is walking out into the garden in July or August and picking your first juicy ripe tomato right from the vine.

Greetings. As I write it's a beautiful morning after the rain. Everything smells so sweet and looks so fresh. A wonderful way to start our day.

Close to 30,000 acres of our county is open for hiking and discovery, but not everyone knows that or how to access them.

Patrons of the Somerville Theater in Somerville, Mass., can now drink some wine while they’re watching the latest movie.

Notebook in hand, I march down Fourth Street once or twice a month bound for a blah-blah-blah government meeting. Along the way I pass through downtown's daytime homeless zone.

Dear Len & Rosie, For years, an uncle of mine would pull me aside and tell me I was named in his will.

Paul Franson