Monthly Archives: December 2009

A wild boar running loose in Loma Linda recently was captured and destroyed. I feel bad. The poor pig probably was seeking refuge. It figured that Loma Linda, founded by the Seventh-day Adventists and a bastion of vegetarianism, would provide … Continue reading →

When I claim that the Inland Empire is one of the most interesting regions in the nation, as I am wont to do, given the fact that I am running for the job of Emperor, I sometimes will get an … Continue reading →

The deadline for submitting recipes for possible inclusion in the “San Bernardino Bicentennial Cookbook” has been extended to Dec. 31. For more information, call (909) 381-8251, or visit online at http://www.sbpl.org/recipe_guidelines.htm. Also, read my Dec. 6 column on the subject … Continue reading →

The deadline for submitting recipes for possible inclusion in the “San Bernardino Bicentennial Cookbook” has been extended to Dec. 31. For more information, call (909) 381-8251, or visit online at http://www.sbpl.org/recipe_guidelines.htm. Also, read my Dec. 6 column on the subject … Continue reading →

The new book “No Place for a Puritan: The Literature of California’s Deserts,” which is discussed in my Dec. 4 column (check it out at http://sbsun.com/johnweeks), is full of writings old and new by authors living and dead. They all … Continue reading →

It’s not a good idea to lose your way in Death Valley, of all places. There are many woeful stories to prove the point. Fortunately, it need never happen again, thanks to a new book titled “The Explorer’s Guide to … Continue reading →