Author: John Spevak

Los Banos is blessed with many dedicated volunteers. Among the most dedicated are those who donate their time with the Milliken Museum Society. The society is a group of volunteers who share their passion about the history of...

Readers of this column may remember a column I wrote in November about turning 80. That column generated many responses. Joanne, for example, a fellow octogenarian, told me, “John, you’re right. There is a big difference between...

I don’t know about you, dear reader, but I’m ready for February. I have had enough of January and the chilly damp fog that seemed to hang around forever, especially after an equally foggy December. I’m glad February is here, and...

With Christmas approaching like a speeding train, time is running out to get Christmas gifts for family and friends. My suggestion: give them a book. And while I’m at it, let me also suggest this. Give a printed book, what I...