How the United States maintains its place on world stage
An interesting thing happened after Russia invaded Ukraine. Though US standing in the world had taken a knock after the much-needed but chaotic withdrawal...
We haven’t seen the last of COVID
The last thing most of us want to see is any more news about Covid-19. Seriously, enough is enough! Frankly, it is difficult to...
Caring for Orphaned Kittens
Each spring, cute kittens are born at the highest rates of the year — meaning San Diego Humane Society will soon be at its...
Flood is a concern despite drought
Owners of microbusinesses, sole proprietors, and farmers spend many hours developing plans and attending training sessions to educate themselves on operating a business and...
Navigating the next few years
A few weeks ago, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman made a startling suggestion. He proposed a cross-party 2024 presidential ticket: Joe Biden and...
February is American Heart Month
February of each year, we celebrate American Heart Month. The first heart month occurred in February of 1964 after it was proclaimed by President...
Fly the friendly—not firearms—sky
More people tried to bring firearms onto airplanes last year than ever before, and San Diego was part of that trend. The U.S. Transportation...
Small grains-farmers protections
For thousands of farming operations across the country, small grains provide big benefits. Producers growing small grains cite reasons ranging from conservation purposes to...
Support for independent meat
If you recently bought meat from a local farmer, you are not alone. Over the past 22 months, millions of Americans quit overpaying at...
Collaboration is key to success
With the Biden administration focused on addressing climate change, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced plans for the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry...
