The summer doldrums are fading as retailers see more shoppers and hire extra workers for the anticipated holiday and seasonal surge later this month. ...more

November 3, 2009

Operation Helping Hand recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. ...more

June 17, 2009

At a time when they are being utilized more and more, local libraries are feeling the impact of a major budget squeeze from multiple funding sources. With the coming budget year threatening to produce more of the same, the leaders of north-county libraries have been exploring how they might work together to meet their patrons' needs. ...more

March 14, 2009

President Barack Obama has approved adding about 17,000 U.S. troops for the flagging war in Afghanistan, administration, defense and congressional officials said Tuesday. ...more

February 18, 2009

So where's everybody going? Why are schools losing kids and people abandoning Florida neighborhoods? ...more

February 8, 2009

Local State Farm customers are fuming over the recent news the insurance company would eliminate its homeowner coverage in Florida. ...more

January 30, 2009

Cambridge Christian School will get out into the community this week to meet families who might be curious about the private school. ...more

January 28, 2009

Bay area leaders kicked off Super Bowl XLIII on Monday, pledging to make the weeklong event a memorable one for visitors while remaining mindful of the economic recession. ...more

January 27, 2009

Sprawling toward the horizon, Andersen Air Force Base is surprisingly quiet, leaving the impression of a big, empty parking lot. ...more

January 26, 2009

Bay area transportation officials expect more than 10,000 people will rent cars the week of Super Bowl XLIII. The Monday and Tuesday after Super Bowl XXXV in 2001 saw about 10,800 cars returned to Bay area rental agencies, meaning at least that many drivers – virtually all from outside the area – will be tooling around Tampa ahead of or just after the Feb. 1 game. Given that scenario and the fact several roads around Raymond James Stadium and in downtown Tampa will be blocked off, locals might be better off staying home. ...more

January 21, 2009