What with a constant convoy of commercial, conifer-killing, Edison-approved bucket brigade trucks barreling down my street whilst they kill every living tree in sight, guided by a lumberjack in an orange vest who doesn’t want to get run over or bopped on the cranium...
By Rhea-Frances Tetley Historian Part 3 of 3 Frank (Francis LeBaron) Talmadge operated a successful lumbering business in the San Bernardino Mountains from the latter 1860s into the 1890s. In the 1880s, an agreement was made between the lumbermen to set...
Let’s be honest – real estate isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days of sticking a “For Sale” sign in the yard and watching a parade of eager buyers come through. For folks aged 55 and up, the stakes are different, the goals are shifting and the options can feel...
As we move into 2025, several important changes in estate planning laws at both the federal and California state level could impact your current plan. Staying up to date can help ensure your assets are protected and passed on according to your wishes. Here's what you...
Today I shall be delving into the world of homophony. No, it’s not what you think, homophones are merely words that sound like others but have different meanings. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I hear a song and, all of a sudden, I have to stop and think…wait...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Part 2 of 3 Francis (Frank) Talmadge led a life of adventure, hard work, financial success leaving a legacy impacting the mountain area into the middle of the 20th century. Talmadge worked in and helped others build their...
