$2.3B project is “top priority” for Valley Water Photo by Calvin NuttallRyan McCarter, Valley Water project manager, guides visitors in a tour through the newly dug outlet tunnel underneath Anderson Dam. By Calvin Nuttall After [...]
“Hike the Hundred” is a new scavenger hunt challenge By Staff Report From a modest 400-acre acquisition near Cupertino in 1924 to a sprawling 52,000-acre haven of natural wonders in 2024, the Santa Clara County Parks system [...]
Tour the San Martin facility during its open house May 4 Workers at Frantoio Grove harvest olives to make the organic olive oils. The public can learn about the process at a May 4 open house.Photo [...]
Nettles have been used for hundreds of years to treat a wide variety of ailments By Sharon McCray Sharon McCray The last column I wrote, my focus was oxalis, a predominate weed in Santa Clara [...]
Oxalis Californica are native to the Golden State and are not limited in color to yellow. Photo courtesy Calflora By Sharon McCray Sharon McCray Finally spring is here and that means time [...]
Fattoria Public Market would be a year-round food hub and event venue for local growers From left, Lisa Raineri, Joe Raineri, and Julie Morris, Santa Clara County Agricultural Liaison at the University of California Cooperative Extension [...]
National Weather Service forecasts rain for Santa Clara County January 19-22 The National Weather Service is forecasting a wet weekend in Santa Clara County, with rain arriving Friday and continuing into the night, light rain on Saturday [...]
Cherries are a high chill fruit with most varieties requiring 700-800 chill hours. By Sharon McCray Sharon McCray I heard a comment from a friend living in Wyoming. She said, "What is good about winter?" [...]
Classes will provide participants with a greater understanding of local water issues By Staff Report Valley Water is now accepting applications for its Water 101 Academy, a free five-session program aiming to develop informed water advocates across [...]
Some of the most obvious toxic plants include Amaryllis, holly and mistletoe. By Sharon McCray Sharon McCray It's that time of the year. Family and friends, too much food and desserts along with too much [...]