Hiring of familiar name as police chief raises familiar complaint

By SUSAN TAYLOR MARTIN Senior Correspondent Friday, July 30, 2010 PALMETTO Human nature being what it is, who you are and whom you know often helps in landing work. But some Manatee County residents say the old boy network is unusually active in their part of the world. Consider: The police chief of Palmetto abruptly retired this month. His replacement? Rick Wells, son of Manatee County's ...

Summer camp brings out citys kids

NEW BRITAIN A summer camp dependent on volunteers gives children in the citys housing developments an enriched and fun filled opportunity of learning.

Now Growing: Horticulture therapy

Because I work in a garden, I am often asked if my job is relaxing.Even though gardening is very therapeutic, managing a garden can be as stressful as any job.

Villains, Heroes: Observing Fight in Recession Battle

Listening to Sean Dieterle, a portfolio specialist with the prominent PIMCO investment company, give his insight on investing and the economy, its ha...

Supes forum highlights AIDS issues

District 6 candidate James Keyes. Photo: Lydia Gonzales Housing and employment for people with HIV and AIDS, as well as city funding for prevention and health care, topped the list of issues discussed at a forum last week, the aim of which was to ferret out where candidates in three of this fall's San Francisco supervisor races stand when it comes to AIDS issues.