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Believe it or not, in the recent past, Federal Income Tax rules were rather straightforward without significant changes year to year. The regular taxpayer got a little free booklet from the government. Following the guide, a...

Today is the celebration of George Washington’s birthday, or is it? George Washington’s birthday is one of the oldest celebrated, yet misapplied, holidays in the United States. Early citizens of this country honored the day long...

While walking on Monterey Beach with a grandson recently, we noticed an unusual mess. The beach was covered in a bubbly foam that resembled shredded and regurgitated paper. We have seen small amounts of this type of foam before,...

Today, Dec. 21 at 1:48 p.m. PST, the universal season of joy begins. Going back to prehistoric times, humans have rejoiced with the return of the sun. At the winter solstice, once again the hours of daylight begin to lengthen....

Harvest season brings a reason to pause and give thanks. Near the end of November, we offer thanksgiving for the bounty we enjoy. Workers at Pioneer Drugstore on 1428 Center Avenue in Dos Palos, include a seasonal boutique. The...

The 16th Annual Holiday Bazaar sponsored by the Women’s Improvement Club is Saturday, Nov. 12. Join the fun from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the DES Hall, 1357 Elgin Avenue on the corner of Blossom Street, in Dos Palos. The Bazaar...

Everyone visiting my daughter’s Monterey home is greeted by a beautifully sculpted redwood dolphin leaping from an oceanic scene. A sculpted sea turtle, a clam, and an abundance of barnacles are incorporated into the redwood...

Cardella Winery celebrates with live music at its Fall Release on Oct. 30, from noon until 3 p.m. Friends of Cardella Winery will sample new wines for the season while enjoying pizza and kettle corn. The focus will be on the...

La Michoacana Ice Cream and Delights, 1561 Center Avenue in Dos Palos, is a new downtown business. Already, patrons are raving on their own social media posts. Some asked for La Michoacana to be featured in this column. The...