Once again our little Chicotown makes the grade when it comes to citywide eco-consciousness. Cars.com just came out with its 2009 ranking of "cities most interested in hybrid vehicles." Not surprisingly, three of the top ten cities were in Oregon (Portland and Continue Reading
My back yard strawberry plants have matured enough to produce a decent crop (enough right now for a nice fresh-fruit-and-yogurt breakfast every morning!) Such a treat. I do believe my homegrown compost is responsible for such large, lush berries. How to effectively Continue Reading
Mission Statement for the Chico State Organic Vegetable Project: A self-sustaining education, research, and production facility for organic vegetables to support school, university, and community agriculture education, provide research information for local growers, and Continue Reading
Mountain-climbing adventurer/author/school builder/humanitarian Greg Mortenson recently visited Chico to discuss his work in fostering world peace. (Click here for a clip of Greg chatting with reporters during his visit.) His fascinating book, Three Cups of Tea, chronicles Continue Reading
Next time you get the urge to get a puppy, tune in to the Puppycam! Maybe it will cure the urge...or maybe fuel the flame! (In which case, check your local shelter or, here in Chico, the Butte Humane Society first, for the pups and kitties most in need of loving homes.) If Continue Reading
Click here to watch this amazing video. Apparently the Mayor of Santa Barbara filmed this clip and sent it out as a holiday card. As the man says in the video, "Now can't we all just get along?" Had to share this. : ) Continue Reading
