In Los Banos, Dos Palos and Firebaugh, church leaders come and go. It’s the nature of life. Pastors and assistants retire, have new opportunities or in the case of priests are obliged to go, since they take a vow of...
Read MoreOne issue not often mentioned these days, among the many political issues talked about in 2024, is the challenge faced by older adults who need to reside in assisted living facilities. The issue is not a new one. I can remember...
Read MoreOn the March 5 ballot in Los Banos is Measure H, “Mayoral Term,” which reads, “Shall the term of office of mayor be four years? (A “no” vote would retain the current two-year term.)” The Merced County Voter Information Guide,...
Read MoreThis year Feb. 14 is a unique day of confluence. Feb. 14, 2024, is both Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. It’s also the start of spring training for baseball teams. In my eight decades of life, I can’t ever remember when...
Read MoreAs a 78-year-old guy, I’m realizing more and more that my body needs increasing attention. Lately, my body has gotten my attention by sending my mind a signal via my left leg. One day several months ago I began, seemingly out of...
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