IT SEEMS THERE'S a chemical to solve every problem in your home – but at what cost? Mother Nature has some pretty fantastic natural remedies for keeping your home and garden pest-free, without the risk that poisons pose to your children and pets.

THE GATEWAY TO THE SIERRAS—an appropriate nickname for the small, humble town of Clovis, which features an array of extensive “gateways” that are particularly beautiful during spring in the central valley.

FAST FACTS: • Forty percent of the world’s raisins are grown within a few miles of Dinuba.

AMONG THE 300 SPECIES of iris, its purple bloom is unmistakable. In Greek mythology, Iris was the personification of the rainbow, and the three-petal fleur-de-lis has been synonymous with the former French monarchy since the 12th century.

WHENEVER PEOPLE ASK me what it takes to be a writer, I always give the same answer: Just be interested in the subject.

Creating a relaxing, welcoming sanctuary in your backyard is a wise investment of time and resources.

Looking to hit the “reset” button on your mind? Few experiences are as peaceful as snowshoeing among the giant Sequoias on untouched powder, surrounded only by the sound...

Up against the Sierra Mountains about 25 miles northeast of Visalia, you will find a place like no other.

More than 100 golfers will tee off for charity at Sunnyside Country Club in Fresno for the 12th Annual Healing Hearts Relief Golf Tournament.

Dedicated NFL fans have probably noticed the recent rise of the Raiders, thanks largely to quarterback and South Valley native Derek Carr.