When he was about 14, Pete Proimos learned a soul-crushing statistic about the cystic fibrosis he’d endured since birth: Patients back then didn’t live much past high school. “Should I go to ...

I was making my favorite type of spiced nuts for a party, and I realized I needed maple syrup. Maple syrup is the key ingredient in these nuts, along with brown sugar, orange juice, chipotle ...

A San Francisco-based company called BurnBot recently conducted a demonstration of a remote-controlled prescribed burning machine at Jordan Meadows southeast of Groveland, in an area that is part ...

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. More than 6 million adults are treated for it each year, says Dr. Michael Colgan, a Mayo Clinic Health System dermatologist in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Asparagus tends to get the spotlight in early to late spring because it's one of the first fresh vegetables to make an appearance after the doldrums of winter. But now that it's May, another long ...

Not everyone can take a European vacation. Fortunately, there’s always California — with its Mediterranean climate, architecture and wine. Those seeking a taste of the Continent here at home ...

Spring is asparagus season, and it’s finally here. I’ve been toting bundles of those brilliant green and violet stalks home from farmers markets — some skinny as pencils, others thick as my ...

FUENTES — John Richard Fuentes, 91, of Sonora, died Friday, May 30, at his son’s home in Stockton. Cremation is planned, and inurnment will be in the family plot at Carter’s Cemetery.

FISHER — Willie Matt Fisher, 62, died Sunday, May 25, at his home in Jamestown. Terzich and Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

At a recent event catered by Michael Meltzer, the owner of Michael’s Catering, a variety of buffet tables showcased an array of delicious dishes. To my surprise, the longest line was at the ...

Campfires are a beloved part of summer — whether you're roasting marshmallows, telling stories or just enjoying the warmth. But for families with young children, it's important to be aware of ...

Eating more minimally processed plant-based proteins – such as beans, nuts and lentils – may lower the risk for high blood pressure, according to new research. The study, published recently in ...