Opinion

A little bit about a lot of things: ·  Tradition won out in the debate about where Gustine High’s 2012 graduation will be held. School officials had initially assumed that ...

Change is not easy but it is inevitable if progress is going to happen. Some changes are made by choice, others are forced upon us, all have emotions tied to ...

NEW YEAR OFF WITH A BANG! I’m a believer in astrology, although I can’t recite what every sign means for every birthday. I’ve had my horoscope read a number of ...

This column has been written from a variety of venues through the years, but never from a cruise ship stateroom overlooking the Caribbean. Until now. I can say that with ...

By MICHAEL HOLLAND Newman City Manager Goodbye, dear friend. On behalf of the residents of Newman, I would like to thank you for your contribution towards improving our lives. While ...

To the editor: On Feb. 1, I parked at my office in downtown Gustine and then walked to the post office. My sandal strap broke causing the sandal sole to ...

To the editor: If you want to spend a fun evening in Newman, attend a performance of the “Seussical the Musical” now playing at the West Side Theatre. The show ...

To the editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who made the Orestimba Athletic Boosters Super Bowl pancake breakfast a successful one. With an ...

SUPER FUN. My Super Bowl Sunday started at Tom Dompe’s in Crows Landing where I arrived early, about 1:30 p.m. only to find Tom and his buddies making hors d’oeurves. ...

A little bit about a lot of things: •  A milestone is fast approaching for the city of Newman, which will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its founding next year. ...