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Remember Nova High School? Friday Event Invites Staff, Alums, to Reminisce

Fri., Dec. 22, a group of former students are inviting the community to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the creation of the unique education system called Nova High School with other alumni, faculty and families in an open house format from 4-6… Continue Reading

Straight Ahead Big Band Performing at Central Valley High School Music Fundraiser

Straight Ahead Big Band will be at Central Valley High School supporting a music department fundraiser next Wed, Feb 27. Spaghetti Dinner 5:30-7:30; $5 individual or $15 family of four. Entertainment starts at 5:45 with the CVHS Combo, then CVHS… Continue Reading

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Postcards From Egypt: Part 1 – In Their Shoes

Last night I was on the phone with my dad who asked me “what is with all the violence going on over there? The U.S. Government isn’t responsible for that movie.”  And what he said is the truth. Absolutely. As… Continue Reading

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Postcards from Egypt: Part 2 – Generosity is a National Trait

There is only one thing Egyptians have more of than patience, and that is their generosity. I have never met a more giving and sharing people in all my life. As said earlier in Part 1, where I quoted Al-Hajjaj ibn… Continue Reading

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Postcards from Egypt: Salah ad-Din’s Castle

The night I arrived in Cairo it was after dark and we were in the taxi ride from hell, however I did open my eyes long enough for my soon-to-be husband to point out a huge castle as we drove… Continue Reading

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Exclusive Report from Cairo Correspondent, Robyn Payne: ‘Lifting the Veil of Lies’

What happened Sunday night in Cairo, Egypt, is confusing, to say the least, to most of the world, as well as those here in Egypt. But my husband put it in plain words when he said to me, “If you are walking down the street and someone comes up and takes your cell phone from your hand and keeps going, what will you do?” Continue Reading