Back-to-school season often brings a mix of emotions, including excitement, nerves and anticipation. But one emotion that is not often discussed this time of year is pressure. For kids, it often comes in the form of peer...
Read MoreAt the top of the food chain in the natural world are the apex predators. They are the lions and leopards in Africa, the tigers in Burma, the jaguars in Brazil and big cats generally where they exist worldwide. Some say human...
Read MoreIf you are a veteran, listen up. If you know a veteran, help! Be a part of the Los Banos Stand Down coming soon — on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you’re a veteran, make it a point to come. If you’re a family...
Read MoreSitting for hours in the jury selection room, I wondered how I was going to get this column done. The overhead monitor inspired me as a recorded judge lectured about the importance of jury duty. Since receiving my jury notice, I...
Read MoreElectric scooters are beneficial for individuals with heart conditions, respiratory issues or weak legs. Electric scooters can be detrimental to individuals with arthritis. Not walking means your knees and hips get stiffer and...
Read MoreBY REV. BOB GILBERGOlive Branch Community Church of Firebaugh Some days in this life are more challenging than others. Whatever the stage of life we are in, there are always obstacles that must be overcome. There are...
Read MoreMuch of the flora and fauna in North America is not native to our ecosystem but was imported from Europe. Rock pigeons came from England with the first colonists in the 17th century and spread west with the pioneers. In 1851 an...
Read MoreA broken hip is so painful that your father won’t be able to eat or use a bedpan without severe pain. If a patient is well enough to ask for food or feed themselves, then the recommendation is to fix that hip. The patient will...
Read MoreIt seems these days that there is a war on education, especially on college education. One national commentator wrote that college is an “overpriced scam.” Another stated that “many college degrees are useless.” I could cite...
Read MoreOK, let’s get the “Oh, it’s just August” jokes out of the way. Do you think I chose this month to be named after me? That was done eons ago. I was named after a famous Roman, you know. Still, I’m here and I’m hot, so deal...
Read MoreBY PASTOR SUSAN YOUNGContributing Writer I remember the date: July 25, 2012. We had been financially supporting Alpha Pregnancy Help Center in Merced and hosting baby showers for their baby closet. The director at the time,...
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Is the heat in the 209 getting to you? Then head to the beach and cool off. We’re not talking...
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