Moran, Cervantes are honored as “Women Leading the Way”
Two Westside residents, Jessica Moran of Los Banos and Anna Cervantes of Firebaugh, were honored...
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Author: John Spevak
Notice: Your flight is delayed — or not
Sometimes you can’t believe everything you hear or see. That includes a notice that your flight has been delayed. Recently I learned that the hard way. Just because an airport terminal screen says a flight is delayed,...
Read MoreVaya con Dios to a priest who has served Los Banos faithfully
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 MoreHoping someone helps with our nation’s assisted living facilities
One 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 More2 years or 4 years, that is the question
On 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,...
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