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Anyone can see the effect the recent economic recession has had on public facilities. Falling tax collections have led to budget cuts resulting in layoffs of public workers. Parks, schools, playgrounds and buildings are looking increasingly shabby. But public-spirited volunteers can make a big difference.

There’s a unique story out of Japan about a lost parakeet reunited with its owner. It all occurred in a small town outside of Tokyo, where a parakeet named Piko-chan escaped out the window of his home. He flew the coop, so to speak, and landed on the shoulder of a startled guest at a nearby hotel. The police were called and at first, Piko-chan was quiet. But after a few days at the station, he started talking.

Grape vines that struggle generally result in better quality grapes. It’s a bit like people.

After finishing the season for Cal State Monterey Bay with a .333 batting average and three home runs, former Baler Brian Haggett was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America’s Capital One Academic All-District VIII team Tuesday.

Golfers must thing they are Superman or the Hulk because when I ask my students to keep their feet shoulder-width apart, their feet are about four-feet wide.

The newest 49ers convene this weekend for their first NFL minicamp, where they'll spend three days running and grunting, as well as dodging the heavy equipment required for that major construction project.

To watch the new Well-Seasoned Cuisine video segment, go here.

Last Saturday I felt like Linus in “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” as I waited for the rising of the “Super Moon” over the hills southeast of Hollister.