By Jean Lowerison Forgiveness, compassion and humor are in short supply these days. That’s one reason playwright Miranda Rose Hall’s lovely...

By Jean Lowerison Raconteur, music historian and first-class pianist Hershey Felder has carved a career out of writing and performing...

By Dannie Ceseña The very first time I picked up a cigarette, I was in seventh grade. It wasn’t due...

By D’Anne Witkowski The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network's (GLSEN) annual Day of Silence is Friday, April 12, and...

By Paul Downey President & CEO, Serving Seniors The U.S. senior population continues to grow as baby boomers, the largest...

By JULIE WHITE Warm, gooey cheese covered with nuts and dried fruit to spread on crackers is the end result...

In February, the California Note Catchers, a four-part women’s harmony chorus, will be celebrating its 25th anniversary. The California Note...

By JULIE WHITE Chickpeas are in inexpensive ingredient that can be used as a main course or a veggie side...

By JULIE WHITE An old fashioned, tasty meal all in one dish. Quick to put together and yo?u’ll have plenty...

By Mikey Rox I’ll say it. The past few years have been a fucking nightmare. The climate in this country...