THE FRESHMAN: Heat, sunburn can be forgotten when USC comes out on top
One of the most exciting days of the year on the USC campus is the first home football game. September 21, 2009 | San Jose Mercury News |  
Climber may have fallen 30 to 60 feet
A rock climber who died on the way to a hospital after falling from a rock formation near Boulder Falls on Thursday has been identified as Jeffery John Brown, 41, of Denver,... September 19, 2009 | San Jose Mercury News |  
With fire-safe dwelling, family's now at home in a hot zone
Malibu retreat is specially designed September 18, 2009 | San Jose Mercury News |  
Animal friends: 20,000 rabbits and one filmmaker
Amy Do, a graduate of the University of Southern California's prestigious film school, was able to follow a group of competitors '” young and old '” who strive to win Best in Show... September 18, 2009 | San Jose Mercury News |  
Fall home tours in the South Bay
Summary for story goes here and here's some morej summary to go with the story September 18, 2009 | San Jose Mercury News |  
Before you start fertilizing, give your soil a check-up
Test will show which nutrients are needed September 18, 2009 | San Jose Mercury News |  
How to test your soil
For about $10, you can learn a lot about your garden's needs September 18, 2009 | San Jose Mercury News |  
Drought-tolerant shrub is colorful year-round
Gardeners always appreciate plants that do double duty in providing color, making a show with their flowers at one time of the year, and then with their fruits later on. A fine... September 18, 2009 | San Jose Mercury News |  
Hawthorne man held in deadly threat
A Hawthorne man who police say threatened to kill his family while in a drug-induced frenzy was in jail Sunday awaiting charges for allegedly shooting a gun inside his home. September 21, 2009 | San Jose Mercury News |  
South Bay sons and daughters serve their country
Local men and women join military. September 20, 2009 | San Jose Mercury News |  
Waterfront plan could help bring life back to Ports O' Call
Officials say developers have shown interest in rejuvenating the site. September 20, 2009 | San Jose Mercury News |  
Waterfront benefits expected to flow to downtown San Pedro
Will downtown San Pedro be left behind? September 20, 2009 | San Jose Mercury News |