Watermelon News

Pleasanton - Deep-fried, well almost any type of food, seems to be the trend for annual fairs. Every year one vendor ultimately tries to top previous deep-fried concoctions.

An outbreak of salmonella bacteria has occurred in the UK, infecting 35 people. The cause has been traced to watermelons.

Trying to find a fun project for those bored kids that will be looking for something to do during their upcoming summer break? This one is sure to please kids of all ages, while educating and entertaining them in the fine art of gardening.

Dan Rather, who has made a name for himself in part with simple anecdotes, has now spun one about Republicans and at the same time is raising eyebrows for a quip linking selling watermelons and President Obama.

Los Alamos Mayor Dean Grose announced -- by email -- that he will step down as mayor of the small California city after the storm cause by his emailing a local businesswoman and others what she said was racist and offensive, but he claimed was a joke.

Despite the growth of the nation in race issues, racist actions continue to be a problem throughout the nation...even up to the White House.

Biochemists at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston say the day may be coming when scientists will be able to fine tune enzymes responsible for flavors in fruits and vegetables.

What have scientists discovered about the many wonders of watermelon? Some say that the red fruit is very helpful in improving sexual function. Read on for some interesting and uplifting details.

A balmy Russian region famed for its delicious watermelons on Friday introduced a hologram copyright label for the fruit to guard against "fakes." Apparently, the Russians hate counterfeit watermelons.