Any who have never visited the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge to see the tule elk should come soon as this is one of the more important times on the tule calendar – breeding season also known as the rut. The word rut stems...
Read MoreNational Constitution Day is Sep. 17. This important holiday reminds adults and the next generation about the unalienable rights of American citizens and the importance of voting. National Constitution Day, also referred to as...
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Here in the Central Valley, we know that many of the region’s most pressing problems — from how to...
Read MoreMy husband, Ron, and I used to be avid listeners of KGO radio. It was on in our home in Los Banos 24 hours a day. While we slept, it was sort of a comforting white noise. I was in that strange place in between sleep and knowing...
Read MoreOver the years in this column, I have often talked about the pleasures of reading. I will do that again today – in particular, the pleasure of reading a book that unexpectedly delighted me. I wouldn’t have thought a short novel...
Read MoreLabor Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September since the 19th century, is an unusual holiday with a storied history. It truly is an American holiday in that it spread from Canada. Unlike many holidays, it does not stem...
Read MoreWith every passing sad gray cloud, we search harder to see the joyful, white, fluffy cloud. It’s human nature to seek out happiness to get away from pain. Into every life indeed some rain must fall, just as the sun shines on all...
Read MoreBack-to-school season often brings a mix of emotions, including excitement, nerves and anticipation. But one emotion that is not often discussed this time of year is pressure. For kids, it often comes in the form of peer...
Read MoreAt the top of the food chain in the natural world are the apex predators. They are the lions and leopards in Africa, the tigers in Burma, the jaguars in Brazil and big cats generally where they exist worldwide. Some say human...
Read MoreIf you are a veteran, listen up. If you know a veteran, help! Be a part of the Los Banos Stand Down coming soon — on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you’re a veteran, make it a point to come. If you’re a family...
Read MoreSitting for hours in the jury selection room, I wondered how I was going to get this column done. The overhead monitor inspired me as a recorded judge lectured about the importance of jury duty. Since receiving my jury notice, I...
Read MoreElectric scooters are beneficial for individuals with heart conditions, respiratory issues or weak legs. Electric scooters can be detrimental to individuals with arthritis. Not walking means your knees and hips get stiffer and...
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