Character is easy to define, but hard to quantify. This lesson struck home as I was reading the memoir of one doctor and later listening to an interview with another. They are Doc Watson and Doc Simon ...

SANTA ANA A group of fourth-graders from Buena Park went to Discovery Science Center on Wednesday to study the center’s new exhibit on the “Secrets of Circles.” But they were also treated to a special ...

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Peter Berger, who has taught English and history for 30 years, writes "Poor Elijah’s Almanack." The column appears in several publications including the Times ...

(Photo: Taken on the Coast Guard training barque EAGLE July 30, 2012 whilst embarked on a cadet summer training cruise.) It’s mid-summer and many people are on vacation or taking a break, hopefully ...