Connecting the historic dots to Charlemagne
When it comes to history, I’m always entertained by uncovering the surprising chain of connections that link the past with the present. To illustrate this game of connect the historic dots, let’s take this year’s centennial celebration of Silicon Valley’s Villa Montalvo estate and connect it, along a winding avenue, to the reign of the great Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne.
Marty: Secretary Panetta goes too far with trips
Five seconds after the first prehistoric human expressed the notion of being in charge they looked around, picked out the best place to sleep, and reserved it for themselves; thus was born the pecking order. The next morning someone offered “the leader” an extra handful of food for the second best place to sleep; thus was born nest feathering. We’ve been stuck with the concepts of both privilege and corruption ever since.
Erskine: Looking across the Bay Area from El Toro
For 30 years, Renée and I have lived on the west side of Morgan Hill right underneath El Toro mountain. The deer eat nearly everything we plant, and though it has been quite awhile, we have watched the mountain burn twice. In winter, the sun drops behind the mountain at 2:30 in the afternoon, dimming the already short days.
NFL:49ers work on depth in NFL draft
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Last season, the 49ers gambled and won by making it through the year with only three outside linebackers. They're not willing to take the same risk two years in a row.
NFL: Raiders load up on defense in day 3 of draft
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Miles Burris was watching the NFL draft with family at home in Granite Bay when he received the call telling him he'd be an Oakland Raider.
Farmworker advocacy group’s CEO named to national council
Dr. Zettie D. Page III, the chief executive officer of Salud Para La Gente, has been appointed by Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to lead the National Advisory Council on Migrant Health.
Well-seasoned cuisine: Stuffed or sautéed, chicken breast can have a lot of flavor
To watch the new Well-Seasoned Cuisine video segment, go here.
Caregiver University offers guidance for locals
With the promise to be an “A Day of Learning and Sharing,” the third annual Caregiver University took place at the Hollister community center April 21.
