A rural setting near Elk Grove...
This is what my dream town would look like—what about yours?
Sunset at the West end of Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove Spring landscape photography
We arrived in the school parking lot a little wiser. The kids were tired, but more confident about themselves.
A challenge: Is there a worse job in Elk Grove than that of the security guard at the abandoned Promenade Mall?
The Giants play the Pirates in a youth baseball game April 2 in Elk Grove.
Hana Hwang takes it one day at a time.
Why Elk Grove should Light It Up Blue to fight autism.
Rain, sun and clouds all make it a beautiful time of year to freeze images.
Exercise to keep up with your kids; don't keep up with your kids to exercise.
Raising my own kids, I realized that what you scored on the state tests makes no difference whatsoever.
Determination at work
The local Catholic Church wants to cut off funding to the Francis House, a well-established local charity devoted to assisting the homeless. Tell them no.
Google is giving away free domain names and web hosting for a year, plus other help to start a business.
Cosumnes River College student explains how budget cuts have affected young moms on her campus.
Here's my list of five people who've had a large influence on 21st-century pop culture. What are your top five?
Michael and Meaghan’s mother and older sister came into our office to tell us about their fundraising activities in Wilton.
I am with you in your efforts to gain respect for your profession. But my son cannot get the help he needs because his teachers are "working to the contract."
We want a district that honors its agreements. And we discovered last night that some of you want the same.
The pop star started off as merely a high-schooler with a dream.
Headed south on Bruceville Road, I saw acres and acres of solar panels.
Lin is one of us, attempting to move past stereotypes in a jaded world.
Add color to your email senders to find important messages easily.
California splendor: looking West on a winter evening
When my family moved to Elk Grove 22 years ago, the sign said POP: 32,000. As you can see from this picture, the city has grown a little bit.
The rush towards standardized testing we’ve seen over the last 10 to 15 years is the biggest mistake our education system has made.
How a new friend of mine overcame great difficulties
Start off the Year of the Dragon with good luck, good health and prosperity!
No rain, no money were getting me down.
Is Elk Grove cannibalizing its own business districts?
With the annual holiday for Martin Luther King, Jr., approaching, I wonder how many will take a moment and consider his words.
A 14-year-old's perspective on why minors should have the right to vote.
The New Year's fitness resolutioners are jumping in ready to go! Here's how to stay the course.
Generous Gift Makes Rainy Days Nicer For Shelter Dogs
An essay about Afghanistan, its horrors and its hopes.
A few random Elk Grove observations
I am the biggest soccer fan you will find. But I don't think MLS should have a team here.
Handsome mixed-breed boy has beautiful eyes.
For all of those wannabe writers, a little bit of motivational advice