Category Archives: fountains
Artist of the Week: Eric Brown
LAS CRUCES — Eric Brown finds inspiration where others might never think to tread. He’s best known for his imaginative fountains, but fans know they can expect surprises at his exhibits at regional galleries and markets. “When you have two … Continue reading
Full slate of candidates from both parties seeking to succeed Frank
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank is retiring this year at the end of his 16th term in office, and there is no shortage of candidates eager to fill his shoes in the 4th Congressional District. Three candidates on the Democratic side … Continue reading
Final public hearing on I-405 expansion plan tonight
Transportation officials plan to hold the last of four public hearings on the proposed San Diego Freeway (I-405) expansion project on Thursday night in Fountain Valley. Caltrans and the Orange County Transportation Authority are looking at three alternatives for the … Continue reading
Was this woman O.C.’s best gardener?
If Cindi Allen could call Bea Grow on the phone today, she would tell her that the Easter lily vine, the one they found at Plant Depot, is, after two years of waiting, finally blooming up a storm. And then … Continue reading
Dragonworld by Zhang Xinxin, translated by Helen Wang
1 Thirteen year old Zhaishao, whose soft cheeks have yet to witness their first spot, and who has yet to develop a life he can call his own, keeps all his assets on his hard drive: pirated movies, music downloads, … Continue reading
The Garden Doctors: Is arugula a California native?
No, arugula or rocket or roquette, (Eruca sativa) is not a California native but originates from the Mediterranean. And, even more interesting, (according to the Burpee Seed Company) arugula arrived in North America with the Puritans, but gradually sank into … Continue reading
Crystal bell honors firefighters
PLEASANTON — The image of the old brass firehouse bell will never be the same again — at least not in Pleasanton, where the city’s newest bell is a sparkling work of art. The 500-pound “Firehouse Crystal Bell” by Red … Continue reading
NB12 Video Links
For Stewart Steeves, an airport is not simply a place where you travel from one place to another. As the President and CEO of the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) strides through the new U.S. Departures Terminal, flanked by dozens of … Continue reading
Lindsay City Council — Report to be given on draft audit
The City of Lindsay’s finance director will present an information report today regarding a Bakersfield-based accounting firm’s recently completed audit that highlights some questionable practices that were carried out by members of the city’s past administrative staff. The report will … Continue reading