People talk to reporters about almost anything. They tell us about their private tragedies, their shortcomings, their opinions on questions they've barely considered.

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

Last week we looked at the fascinating innovations taking place in microprocessors, with industry-leading Intel Corp. taking design and function to new levels. Are you ready for 80-core chips with substantial built-in memory?

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

Sunday was Mother's Day, a day set aside in the U.S., England, Australia, Canada and many European countries for honoring the dear lady who gave us life. It is believed to have originated in Grafton, W. Va., in l908, when Anna Jarvis observed the anniversary of her mother's life and death

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.

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.

There's no mistaking when a spring breeze becomes a death rattle. Cats cower inside the garage, humans feel weirded out.

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

Paul Franson