Carlos Alcala

Street Whys: Names with a lot of Fore! thought

By Carlos Alcalá - Published: Thursday, June 25 2009 - 12:00 am

Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret made a lot of long drives in their golf careers, so the Whys Guy thinks it's appropriate that two of the longest streets in Golf Course Terrace are Hogan Drive and Demaret Drive.

He can't go to some food events because there's wine

By Carlos Alcalá - Updated: Wednesday, June 24 2009 - 10:38 am

For 14-year-old Jeffrey Caves fearlessness means preparing squab – something he never had cooked before – without a recipe, in front of strangers.

Train yourself to listen, recommends office-manager mom

By Carlos Alcalá - Updated: Tuesday, June 16 2009 - 8:28 am

Nadine Ludden has learned - in the office as well as at home - to listen well and not to order everyone around.

Street Whys: Shockley Road less controversial than Shockley Park

By Carlos Alcalá - Published: Thursday, June 11 2009 - 12:00 am

Barely mentioned in the recent dust-up over Shockley Park in Auburn was the fact that a Shockley Road has been there for decades.

Street Whys: Whatever you call it, it's a bridge to somewhere

By Carlos Alcalá - Published: Thursday, June 4 2009 - 12:00 am

Here's another one for the Whys Guy's file marked "Whatchamacallit?"

Markets: In-season fruits, vegetables are naturally the best buy

By Carlos Alcalá - Updated: Wednesday, June 3 2009 - 8:07 am

Farmer's markets are popular, the produce can be awesome. But how good are the deals?

Like one of the family

By Carlos Alcalá - Updated: Tuesday, June 2 2009 - 11:54 am

They have been objects of affection for a century, but automobiles are more attractive to some people than to others.

Doctor's job helps at home

By Carlos Alcalá - Updated: Tuesday, June 2 2009 - 12:35 pm

Editor's note: Few parents can claim to be child-rearing professionals. In this occasional series, we show what people have learned about parenting from their day jobs. If you have suggestions about other people or jobs to profile, let us know.

Carlos Alcalá: Rope artist stays in the loop

By Carlos Alcalá - Updated: Thursday, May 28 2009 - 8:42 am

James Barrera has taken elements of traditional cowboys of the United States and Mexico, mixing trick roping with whip tricks from Australia and a smattering of good old-fashioned storytelling.

Letter carrier shoulders a lot with five children

By Carlos Alcalá - Updated: Tuesday, May 19 2009 - 8:37 am

Few parents can claim to be child-rearing professionals. In this occasional series, we show what people have learned about parenting from their day jobs.

Just how inventive is 'Hurley Way'?

By Carlos Alcalá - Published: Thursday, May 14 2009 - 12:00 am

Judith Hurley of Sacramento wonders about Hurley Way – not that she thinks it's named for her.

Goin' mobile in central Sac

By Carlos Alcalá - Published: Tuesday, May 12 2009 - 12:00 am

Once, spring signaled it was time to get the family out of the house and into the car to take a ride.

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