There was skiing in the High Sierra on July 4. High snowmelt closed some rivers in the Valley to recreation over the Independence Day weekend.

The list of alternate points of view officials might follow as they plan for growth in unincorporated San Joaquin County for the next 25 years hasn't gotten any shorter over the past two months, but the options have made their rounds.

That broccoli stem or pizza crust left over at the end of a meal may look like garbage, but it's actually a valuable resource.