Recut the stems at an angle and place the strawflowers in fresh water and condition them in a cool, dark place for a few hours or overnight when using in fresh arrangements.

A third cub, their sister, was euthanized after a July 31 health evaluation revealed a malformed shoulder and elbow, as well as a bullet lodged in her front paw. The deformities would have caused ...

A mini–Operation Clean Sweep took place on Aug. 10 along the Embarcadero on the south side of B Street Pier. The cleanup ...

A deadly fire at Gabriel House, an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, claimed 10 lives this July. In the aftermath, horrific scenes emerged of elderly residents trapped inside ...

With the El Capitan Vaqueros moving to the Grossmont Hills League this season, there will be a new football champion in the ...

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department highlighted pet fire safety during the National Night Out event Tuesday in Alpine, ...

Alpine exotic animal sanctuary. On Friday, Oct. 24, guests can pitch a tent, enjoy Halloween festivities and spend the night ...

As summer temperatures rise, the County of San Diego has closed three parks that it shuts down every year for the month of ...

Norway maples providing shade and cooling the yards, sidewalk and street. Summer heat may have you seeking comfort from a nearby shade tree. You immediately experience as much as a 15 to 20 degree ...

I recently read over my son’s last report card and was overwhelmed with pride. It showed how far he’s come — progress that, not long ago, felt out of reach. I made mental notes of the areas where we ...

The El Capitan Vaqueros celebrate with the San Diego Section Division IV championship banner. The El Capitan High School football team tasted sweet victory — twice — as well as an unkind defeat to end ...