Lately, I’ve been dealing with a bug invasion. All sorts of critters, like gnats that keep swirling around while I’m in the kitchen prepping my morning grapefruit to go with a cup of joe before I get serious about breakfast with some Frosty Flakes (please don’t change...
If your home isn’t selling, take comfort in knowing you’re far from alone. Normally, this time of year brings strong buyer activity thanks to favorable weather and families trying to move before the holiday season or the start of our local school year. But today’s...
Getting married is a huge decision. And it comes with a financial to-do list that's arguably more important than choosing a venue or a cake. Here are three financial steps to take before your wedding: First, share your income, spending habits, savings and any debts,...
When someone passes away, families expect a time of grieving, not years of legal complications. But without a clear estate plan, that’s often what happens. A well-known case shows how quickly things can become overwhelming. When actress Anne Heche died in 2022, she...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian When the first sawmills were established in the mountains, in the 1850-80s, they were only operated during the good weather months (after the last snow) and closed around harvest time in the valley or at the first snow. Some...
California Bloodlines is the second album by folk singer John Stewart, a former member of The Kingston Trio. That record, which was considered by many to be Stewart’s signature album, was recorded in Nashville, using some of the same musicians who performed on Bob...
