Letters: Prop. 50 is a counter to Texas’ redrawn map

Pressure on parks | Students belong | Diwali and diversity. Mercury News reader letters to the editor for Oct. 12, 2025.
Pine and Lakes Echo Journal

Grim's Grub: What to do with underripe fruit?

Weigh your fruit, then weigh out an equal amount of sugar. Set aside a quarter of the sugar. In a large bowl, mix the bulk of the sugar with your fruit to completely coat it. Place this in an ...

10 types of low-maintenance philodendron plants that will add a unique pop to your plant collection

There are more than 500 types of philodendrons, but these 10 varieties are both easy to care for and beautifully unique.
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Word from the Smokies: Though small in size, insects are ecological giants

People are understandably pretty smitten with large vertebrates, but insects are ... in terms of their ecological impact, more significant.” ...