Category: Janet Miller

A radio-controlled (RC) enthusiast car show is coming to Dos Palos on July 27. The event takes place in O’Banion Park at Center Avenue and Lorraine Street. RC racing has taken the area by storm. Radio-controlled auto racing was...

As the hot summer days drive folks into air conditioned rooms, the outdoors beckon on summer mornings and evenings. With the sun less intense activities are more enjoyable. Being active is key to boosting positive attributes....

The summer solstice this year comes June 20. On that day, the sun reaches its northernmost point from the equator in our hemisphere. Since the earth’s orbit around the sun determines the summer solstice, it varies slightly from...

June 14 is Flag Day. The design of our national flag was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, and the United States flag became known affectionately as “Old Glory.” The number of stars has increased with...

A jaunt out to Eagle Field for any event is always a step back into history. A time machine would offer no advantage to locals who can just hop into their vehicles. A few minutes’ drive down West Althea Avenue leads to a right...

Eggs, even with shells on, are flying off grocery store shelves this week. Plastic candy-filled eggs are popular, but hopefully will never replace old-fashioned boiled and colored eggs for Easter. Knowing how long to cook boiled...

Saint Patrick’s Day is around the corner and reminds me of an article I read years ago. It explained the nutritional value of typical Saint Parick’s foods such as corned beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes. Thinking such...

This week we celebrate a leap day on the last day of February. To synchronize with the sun’s cycle, adjustments are made to our 365-day calendar. The earth completes its annual revolution around the sun in 365 days, five hours,...

Ready or not, here it comes. Tax Season is upon us. A few tips here might make tax filing a little easier for our readers. Pointers were gleaned from a multitude of sources. If not already done, gather the documents needed for...

While the youth of many families and friends are heading off to college, we think about the high cost of education. The government provides programs to help with college expenses, but preschool is the time to start preparing....

Eagle Field Runway Drags is presented by the Dos Palos Lions Club on May 19, 20, and 21. Free camping is offered with each weekend pass purchase. Those with racing memorabilia and other swap meet goods for sale get a free space...

Mother’s Day is celebrated twice locally. In the United States, Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May. Many families also recognize Mexican Mother’s Day which always is May 10. Locals cheer all mothers. According to...