The ongoing primer Southwestern College journalism students are receiving has more to do with nickels and dimes than commas and quotes. Like real-world reporters across the country, staff at The Southwestern College Sun worry they may not get to p [..]
When it comes to buying Mother’s Day gifts, I’d like to think I’m off the hook. Over my lifetime I’ve given mom plenty of stories to tell about me during her birthday dinners and Mother’s Day brunches. If memories are [..]
One of the most positive actions, even laudable, is the joining of two or maybe three organizations within the community for the purpose of doing something for the public good. It is especially laudable when those joining are of much different persua [..]
Last week I reported on my raven, Henry, and it was on a somewhat positive note because I thought that, finally, the poor bird was on the right track. It looked very much like he had found his mate and was finally settling down to family life. If he [..]
Two weeks ago there was a letter to our editor from a woman in San Diego who castigated and vilified the Chula Vista Police Department. She also ripped corrections officers. There were no specific instances of misconduct cited, just inane ramblings. [..]
A few years before I retired from law enforcement my duties as a regular investigator for the district attorney included handling common crimes like robbery, homicide, auto theft, and whatever else came along. Contemplating retirement, I knew I di [..]
June means fruit tree overload for many yards and gardens as favorable spring conditions cause trees to produce more than they can handle June drop...
In April gardeners begin to see the fruits of their labors from the past months as their gardens come into full bloom and become ripe...
This column's subject is a result of my flat out hero worship for the legendary Ray Bradbury, who died last year. I began reading him at age 12, and was captivated by his skills as a wordsmith. His remarkable authorship of more than 80 books, sto [..]
Two old palm trees mark the driveway to an exquisite Victorian orchard house, located east of Albany on Main Street, north of the Otay River. The house belonged to Isaac Smith in 1891. It changed ownership several times up to the Depression, when [..]
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