Wildfire season begins in local wine country
With the grass so yellow, brittle and dry, it’s just a matter of time, unfortunately, that we see more Bay Area wild fires. Over the…
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EPA and Department of Energy need to rethink mileage calculations
Earlier this week, General Motors announced the upcoming 2010 Chevy Volt would get 230 mpg (Mike wrote about it on SSC, Will the Chevy Volt…
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars: Lunch with Grace, Artemis and a tall tale
Both wines reaffirmed Stag's Leap Wine Cellar's placement in the Judgement of Paris.
“Dazzling show” in the sky tonight thanks to The Perseid meteor shower
I just read on the National Geographic web site, that tonight is going to be quite the show up in the skies. In fact, according…
Will the Chevy Volt really get 230 miles per gallon?
General Motors claims the new Chevy Volt will get 230 miles per gallon (yes, on one gallon!) in the city. Wouldn’t that be something, if…
Sights and sounds: 2009 AT&T San Jose Jazz Festival
A first class event. That would be the 2009 Jazz Festival here in San Jose. And to think it almost didn’t happen, if it weren’t…
“Live simply” tomato and feta salad
Ripe tomatoes from the kitchen garden. A shame to do too much. Pick, wash, slice. Place slice on plate, sprinkle with fresh crumbled feta. Repeat.…
San Jose Jazz Festival: The 20th annual event proves San Jose still has its groove
This weekend, downtown San Jose came alive with music, food and fun as the annual Jazz Festival rolled in showcasing 100 concerts on 10 stages,…
Jeremy Roenick rides off in style
What a classy ending. That was my first reaction to Jeremy Roenick, one of the NHL’s most colorful and talented players, officially announcing his retirement…
Things to do: AT&T Jazz Festival starts Friday
If you’re in the SF Bay Area, you’ll want to head to downtown San Jose to take in the outdoor AT&T Jazz Festival. It continues…