John the Baptist is a mysterious figure in the New Testament. He was famous in his own day, even before he became the herald of Christ. We even know about him from outside the New Testament. The ...

My farewell column to the readers of the Chicago Tribune is out. It ends with -30-. It’s an old school newspaper code. It means, the end. But I’m not ending. People are calling, asking what I’m going ...

John Laird was re-elected to the State Senate on November 5, 2024, carrying all four counties in the district which encompass Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties, as well as the majority of ...

Back Forest is the western extension of the Skyline section of the Roaches and it consists of several pleasant bits of rock scattered along the ridge. The area is very tranquil when compared to nearby ...

Some court workers work hard, and many want to help people. But they're stuck in a system where saving people's time brings them no rewards.

Thinking big thoughts so you don't have to. Focusing on current events, John Williams discusses the news of the day, sports, television programs, movies, and books with a thoughtful perspective and ...