The memorial service for the slain Santa Cruz police officers is yet one more reminder that, as my father used to say, 'We gotta talk.'
The artistic energy and ambition begun with the opening of downtown businesses. The young entrepreneurs got more than they expected.
“Me, Me, Me …” There has been a lot of me from people in cyberspace over a leaked internal memo from Yahoo’s CEO, Marissa Mayer, disallowing Yahoo employees to work from home.
Silicon Valley Republicans promoted a Republican candidate to the San Jose City Council, an incredible feat which humiiiated the Democrats and exposes their weak dependence on public sector union.
Conflicts can be seen as an opportunity for connection.
If you’re just finishing up a stressful day in front of your computer, or right in the middle of one, this trendy new blog is your means to escape! Grab a cup of joe and let's get going!
An overview of three of the 12 steps in an addiction-recovery program.
Think finding balance is tricky? You may want to look to your friends for help. Here are four friendly wine words to help you understand balance in wine.
The Obama administration offers a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and calls for increased border security.
It's 7 a.m. and I'm lying in bed wondering why this hard knot in the pit of my stomach won’t leave me alone. This morning is the going away party for my boss, Theresa and I’ve got a really ...
I love this recent New York Times interview of Jackie Onassis' younger sister, Lee Radziwill with filmmaker Sofia Coppola. It was filmed in Ms Radziwill's New York City apartment. She is one...
The first step to freedom from addiction is recognizing there's a problem and it's beyond your ability to control it.
Pope quitting, famous athletes falling from grace, weird weather and cruise ship fiasco have made for an odd couple of weeks.
Music has a way of soothing the savage beast. Get your savage beast soothed with some really special music videos.
King Richard III and James Fort skeletons reveal our history.
One of the unique happenings at the Los Gatos Library's first anniversary festivities.
LGEF needs donations to fund $1.6 million in grants for programs in music, art, science, technology and student support services for LGUSD schools for 2013-14.
Bay Area interior designers walked their fashionable four-legged friends down the runway Feb. 8 to benefit Canine Companions for Independence.
The bipartisan Senate plan for comprehensive immigration reform calls for increased border while providing a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States.
Our belly dance troupe is up first and before I can say "shimmy this," the next troupe is already on stage and halfway through an aerobic Macedonian jig.
If you are planning to get married in Santa Clara County on the 14th (or any other day), visit the County Clerk Recorder’s website to learn how to obtain your marriage license.
Like it or not, health care reform officially arrives Oct. 1 when the first plans under the new law go on sale. Here are some of the basics affecting consumers, as of 2013.
There are discrepancies between student perceptions and self-reported data, on topics such as alcohol consumption, marijuana-use, bullying and sexting.
Like an old town crier, here is a quick take on a few local items.
Jazz on the Plazz 2013, A Gershwin Summer, begins June 26 with Catherine Russell.
Blogging my book 'All in All' on my new website, wordsbyk.com, will allow me to share my posts with Patch.
49ers Fever takes over at Affordable Treasures!
A quick history of a committed sail boat owner.
Al Smith was the president of Orchard Supply Hardware, he was mayor of Los Gatos but he was a lot more than that.
Some people just won't leave a guy alone . . .
Jyl Jurman will be honored for lifetime of service Feb. 2. The event will feature entertainment by The Capital Steps and the Joe Sharino Band.
Learn about Tu B'Shevat, the New Year of the Trees, and ways to experience nature.
How to frame a discussion.
When Point Reyes National Seashore was yet to be groomed and commercialized, the Vienam war was still being waged.
Who is eligible to immigrate to the United States and how long do they have to wait?
After Lance Armstrong confesses that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career, can we forgive him?
Tattoo illustrated skin, mohawks and peek-a-boo hole-in-the-earlobe plug earrings have all become the new normal. Our cashier is sporting all of the above. A homemade bathtub chain hairband just...
Recounting the famous English rock band's concert that shouldn't have happened at Altamont.
The sticky problem with the impossible is that it is impossible.
Numbers don't lie! Can you guess the number of arrests made by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office in 2012? Get the answer to this and much more in this month's newsletter.