Arturo Hilario/ El Observador Would you read about pirates of the future fighting for their survival, among the looming shadow of a nefarious corporation? One of the more interesting stories at Silicon Valley Comic Con(SVCC), which occurred the weekend of March 18-20 at the San Jose Convention Center, was not...

NewsUSA Growing up on the Mississippi River, Chad Pregracke, Living Lands & Waters Founder, experienced first-hand what pollution was doing to our nation’s rivers. Despite being 17 years old with no business experience, Pregracke secured his first sponsorship — $8,400. More than 20 years later, Pregracke’s dream has become...

Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss /EarthTalk Peanut allergies among children in the United States has more than tripled, from 0.4 percent in 1997 to 1.4 percent in 2010, according to a study by food allergists at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Of the eight foods that cause 90...

NAPSI Do you enjoy surprise visits from out-of-town birds to your backyard? Today more than ever these winged travelers could use a little help from their earthbound friends. One way to help to feed your backyard birds from winter through spring is the most helpful time to start. Here’s...

San Jose / CALIFORNIA Mayor Sam Liccardo joined local non-profit and faith leaders this week to kick-off “Housing One Hero”: an initiative to engage local faith-based organizations in the campaign to end veteran homelessness in Santa Clara County. “We have a moral obligation to ensure that nobody who faithfully served...

Betty Yee The deadline to file state and federal income tax returns for 2015 is quickly approaching, as is your last opportunity to claim the new California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC).  The good news?  IRS-certified volunteers are ready to help you prepare and file your tax returns for...

Santa Clara County / CALIFORNIA Last week County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith announced the appointment of Marion S. Moses to the position of Director of Office of Veterans Services. Mrs. Moses will begin this new role on March 28, 2016. “Marion’s military background and experience serving veterans, soldiers, and their...

Family Features A la hora de cocinar, ¿realmente conoce su aceite? Algunos aceites son excelentes para altas temperaturas, otros no pueden ponerse al calor. Algunos son para el corazón, mientras que otros están cargados de grasas saturadas. “Como nutricionista, quiero un aceite que sea saludable, y cuando cocino, quiero...

Sacramento / CALIFORNIA  A new state fish advisory issued Tuesday for Shadow Cliffs Lake in Pleasanton offers safe eating advice for four species of fish. “Eating fish low in mercury provides important health benefits. It can help reduce the risk of heart disease and is an excellent source of...