The hype has begun for two major TV events in November: the remakes of "V" and "The Prisoner." ...more

October 28, 2009

After "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel" and "Firefly," fans of Joss Whedon expect a lot from this writer/producer, whose latest project, "Dollhouse," debuts at 9 tonight on Fox. ...more

February 13, 2009

Hundreds of struggling families from across the Bay area came together at Metropolitan Ministries to have a hot meal on Christmas Day. ...more

December 26, 2008

Hundreds of struggling families from around the Bay Area came together at Metropolitan Ministries to have a hot meal on this Christmas Day. ...more

December 25, 2008

When I was little, I wanted a troll for Christmas. It wasn't just me; my brothers wanted one, too. Only problem was our mom hated trolls; she thought they were ugly and pointless. And, in the lean years after her divorce, I'm sure she thought trolls were a luxury in a household constantly in need of new shoes and mittens and hats for three growing children. ...more

December 25, 2008

Not long ago, a poet lamented to me that few newspapers review poetry books. So in honor of him and other poets, dead and alive, here's a look at some of the books of poems published this year. ...more

December 2, 2007

Youngsters attending Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Dunedin felt the excitement of seeing a special blessing come to light last Sunday when the school's newly remodeled media center was rededicated. ...more

October 6, 2007