John Spevak - The Westside Express

The spirit of hope — in light, peace and fearlessness

Posted by John Spevak | Dec 30, 2024 | John Spevak

The Christmas spirit gives us hope. We can find hope especially in the message of the angels to the shepherds. In Luke’s account of the Christmas story, angels appear to shepherds, lighting up the sky. Within their message is...

Los Banos Library Friends, PAL, firefighters receive Anderson Homes donations

Posted by John Spevak | Dec 25, 2024 | Fundraisers/Donations

Three Los Banos nonprofit groups were recently given donations totaling $3,500 by Anderson Homes....

A bookstore book and a legendary Los Banos bookstore owner

Posted by John Spevak | Dec 22, 2024 | John Spevak

There is only one place I enjoy visiting more than a library, and that’s a bookstore. It’s all part of my enjoyment of reading, something I hope all my grandchildren and great grandchildren develop, if they haven’t already. One...