Valley native Jordan Graham, known internationally for his custom hot rods, was named an “enfant prodige” by Hot Rod Magazine at the age of 19. The fingertip disappeared in an instant, sliced away on a metal sheer, severed and“pouring blood.” He fainted while being rushed to the hospital. It happened on the day before the [...]
There are 27 binoculared people walking along a path—chattering, rattling and clattering—seemingly sure to scare the locals. Suddenly, as if on cue, a pair of small creatures takes wing from a nearby live oak and fly toward the people, landing nearly at the feet of the crowd and striking a pose. About five inches long, [...]
Olivera’s celebrates 61 years, Emmet Hickey is in the driver’s seat. The patient is gray in color, four appendages dangling, insides open, guts being explored. We are awaiting a prognosis when the chief’s cell phone, attached to his black leather belt, rings. “This is Emmet. How can I help?’’ The doctor is in. Meet Emmet [...]
