Bulging discs are common and usually don’t cause back pain. Sciatica is nerve pain going from your buttocks down to your knee, ankle or foot caused by a disc pushing on a nerve root. Surgery to stop bulging discs from pushing on...
Read MoreBY REV. BOB GILBERGThe Olive Branch Community Church of Firebaugh G. Michael Hopf, author of the post-apocalyptic novel, “Those Who Remain,” wrote: “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create...
Read MoreThe zoological term sexual dimorphism doesn’t define anything as weird as one might think. Translated to common speak it means male and female birds have different colored feathers. In general, the boys sport the brightly...
Read MoreBY PASTOR SUSAN YOUNGOur Father’s House Put your foot down…but not with me. Make a decision already…but learn to go with the flow. Take some time for yourself…but be there for me. These statements came up for consideration after...
Read MoreMay marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking the silence, challenging the stigma and promoting mental wellness for all. It’s an opportunity to open a conversation about how mental health affects...
Read MoreToday’s column is being published on April 30, the start of the 2025 Los Banos May Day Fair, also known as the Merced County Spring Fair. For me, this will be the 53rd May Day Fair since I moved to Los Banos. Over the years I’ve...
Read MoreTrauma often lies in the body and nervous system, not just in the mind. For many people, especially those who struggle to put painful experiences into words, traditional talk therapy might not feel like enough. That’s where...
Read MoreIt’s fair time! The Merced County Spring Fair in Los Banos is from April 30 through May 4. While there are many amazing exhibits and activities, youth animal projects are a main component of the fair. Animal sales provide an...
Read MoreIf you want to go to medical school, don’t major in pre-med—minor in pre-med and major in something completely different that you love. If you major in pre-med, your application will be with hundreds of other pre-med or biology...
Read MoreBY LOLA BUNNYFeline Contributing Writer Meow, and salutations. I hope that your day is going purr-fectly. Once in a while, you readers may recall that my mom, Diana Ingram, lets my big brother, Yogi, have time to express his...
Read MoreIt may be the most familiar critter ever seen on television – more renowned than Woody Woodpecker, Big Bird, Smokey the Bear and Lassie combined. The Greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) has been on the silver screen for...
Read MoreOur life, the time we spend on earth, is our business. Some of us, frankly, and I am speaking purely from my own experience to date, do not take as good care of our business as we should. My health and bank balance prove that....
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