Tickets on sale for April 1 Los Banos Rotary Crab Feed
The annual Los Banos Rotary Crab Feed, the club’s biggest fundraiser, is set for April 1 at the...
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Author: John Spevak
Confident downtown will continue to thrive
Sharon Silva, who revived the Los Banos Downtown Association, has moved on. Due to health...
Read MoreWhy February may be my favorite month
February is one of the best times of the year for those who live on the Westside. It’s the month of hope and awakening. I didn’t always like February. When I lived in the Midwest, it was a cruel month. After the cold and the...
Read MoreEmpty Bowls: Where art and service to help struggling families intersect
The Los Banos Empty Bowls meal that will take place Feb. 23 in the Ted Falasco Arts Center has a decade-long history connecting art with service to the community. Tickets for the Thursday evening meal ($20 per person), which can...
Read MoreHow to write for a newspaper, according to the AP handbook
In a recent column I noted that writers and editors of The Westside Express (and other newspapers) are required to follow the AP Stylebook. Most of that column was focused on small but important details, like the appropriate use...
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