Living in the valley, especially on the West Side, we are fortunate to have access to the coast, the mountains and the desert all within a couple hours drive. We live in a hub of sorts, just have to decide which direction we want to head and whether it will be a day trip or extended stay. Our location gives us the option of taking the interstate highways or freeways or venturing out to the many scenic “back roads” available.

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I have said it before and I am saying it again, there is so much to do right here in our local communities. Between seeing the play at the West Side Theatre and enjoying a delicious breakfast at the Gustine Volunteer Fire Department’s fund-raiser this weekend, I can only say anyone complaining there’s nothing to do around here isn’t paying attention.

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An important component to the development of the Crows Landing airfield and surrounding farm land is currently under way. This is a crucial time for the public, especially residents on the West Side, to voice their opinions and concerns about the environmental impacts to our local area.

Whether supportive or opposed to the proposed West Park project, everyone’s voice should be heard so if the project is fully accepted by the county it is developed under guidelines that assure the safety and well-being of our communities.

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I remember thinking earlier in the year, is it this year the new cell phone law goes into effect? I admit I have developed a bad habit of making my calls as I am driving, especially when I am on long drives and getting bored. The new law means I have to either purchase a hands-free headset or attach one of those things to my ear if I want to keep my bad habit.

Debating on the need to purchase a headset or not, I began to think of how I use my cell phone.

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