Author: Janet Miller

The Northern Hemisphere experiences the hottest days of the year from mid-July into August. Beginning in Roman times, this is called the Dog Days of summer. Roman astronomers observed the brightest star, the Dog Star called...

J G Hardware, 1634 Elgin Avenue, Dos Palos, is conveniently located on the main route connecting Dos Palos with  Firebaugh and Mendota. The inviting banner announces “Hardware.” Jose and Irma Garcia opened their family...

Granja Rivas (Rivas Farm) is a local provider of Boer goat meat. Tony Rivas and his father Jorge provide what they confidently call “The best meat in America.” Boer goats are known for the quality of their meat. The Boer breed,...

As folks plan ways to celebrate the Fourth of July, buying fireworks is high on lists. Locally, nonprofit organizations use fireworks sale profits to fund causes. Within the city limits of Dos Palos, two youth groups benefit...

Dos Palos has a new place to get animal feed. Rivas Feed Store, 1515 Golden Gate Avenue, is located in the back of what was known as Johnnie’s Cleaners. Owner Jose Rivas hoped to rent the front of the building with the entrance...