Author: John Spevak

If 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...

It seems these days that there is a war on education, especially on college education. One national commentator wrote that college is an “overpriced scam.” Another stated that “many college degrees are useless.” I could cite...

Today I’m recommending a book written by a Spivack. That’s not a misspelling. It’s the way Miranda Spivack, the author of “Backroom Deals in Our Backyards,” spells her last name, although it’s pronounced the same as mine....

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from readers of column, so today we’ll read some of their responses to this columnist’s musings. Today’s responses come from individuals who read my columns online. The most frequent and...