The average salary for an entry teacher in California is $46,611.
Water is a mirage in California.
Sacramento is going to get into your business in a way that would make what George Orwell described in his book “1984” seem like kid’s stuff.
The California DMV, in its infinite wisdom, so far has issued me three five-year extensions to my driver’s license.
Want to scare the living daylights out of Gov. Gavin Newsom?
Thirteen, contrary to popular culture, is a lucky number.
A fully loaded semi-truck can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds.
“This wouldn’t be our fight, this shouldn’t be our fight,” said Sister Kate of the battle for control of the police department in the small town of Livingston, “except for the fact that the Sheriff’s department decided to make it about cannabis. Since they made it about cannabis, it is now …
Record heat waves in America and Europe endanger millions, as wildfires rage, in a brutal manifestation of man-induced global warming.
Today we begin with a quiz. What is the most important responsibility of the president of the United States?
Sitting in the AC, I look out the window and smile as dogs being walked collapse under the shade of my Norway maple. And who could blame them? Would any of us want to be out in this harsh heat wearing a fur coat?
Man-made climate change is not the source of California’s water woes.
For California to reach the “tipping point” to get enough zero emission vehicles on our roads to significantly reduce our greenhouse gas air pollution and slow climate change, we need to get our disadvantaged communities in the driver’s seat. California crafted the Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A) pr…
The Gustine Chamber of Commerce would like to take the time to recognize our sponsors for this year’s 4th of July parade. This year we had a total of 19 sponsors that contributed to the awards for the participants. Our sponsors were from families and businesses in Gustine, Newman, Santa Nell…
Here’s a bold prediction.
In 1869, after a failed attempt at gold mining in California, a German immigrant named Simon Newman arrived in Hills Ferry. He purchased a dry goods store from John Sharp. He soon added warehouses that stored local farm products before they were up the river. He soon became one of th…
It’s safe to say “Some Like it Hot” fans aren’t talking about the San Joaquin Valley.
Routines similar to pre-pandemic years are returning. My effort to keep drunken drivers off the road is not ending.
Get ready for the main event.
In 1869, after a failed attempt at gold mining in California, a German immigrant named Simon Newman arrived in Hills Ferry. He purchased a dry goods store from John Sharp. He soon added warehouses that stored local farm products before they were up the river. He soon became one of the a…
Congress has an opportunity to pass legislation that benefits all local citizens, businesses and even protects our democracy. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, LJSA for short, should be included as part of any upcoming reconciliation bill that Congress is considering. The LJSA is a we…
As I write this, it’s a nice toasty 100 degrees plus outside. The odds are you are reading this inside an air conditioned building.
When the Supreme Court vindicated the right of individuals to own firearms for self-defense, it might have opened a new era of calmer debate about regulation of guns. The National Rifle Association had always trumpeted the danger of complete bans and mass confiscation, and the 2008 decision …
Mine and my family’s hearts are with Uvalde, Texas and the families who have been affected today as they face something that no one should go through. Texas lost 19 beautiful souls that were taken to soon and two educators that I am sure tried their best to keep them safe.
Leave the water running while you brushed your teeth this morning?
For those who believe in the “great replacement” theory, I can affirm: Yes, today’s Americans are going to be replaced with people very different from us. They are called descendants, and they will turn out in such ways that we would barely recognize them.
I want an Assemblymember who listens to my concerns, already understands the way government works, can hit the ground running on Day 1, and is smart enough to analyze, synthesize and apply information. I want an Assemblymember who is young, energetic, and passionate about serving us here in …
California’s wildfire threat keeps growing.
California’s future is dark.
My wife and I recently welcomed our baby daughter Lily into the world. She was healthy, curious, and perfect. It was both the happiest day of my life and also the scariest.
In a time of complex issues facing the citizens of the Central Valley, and the state, we are fortunate to have a person experienced in resolving problems, who will work in a non-partisan manner, to achieve a resolution to those issues and that person is Chad Condit, whom I fully endorse to b…
The problem isn’t college loan debt.
In 1913, the Women’s Improvement Club applied for a grant from the Andrew Carnegie
In 1913, at the request of Frank Patchett, Peter J. Giovannoni, an emigrant from Switzerland, built a garage on this site. The building was the original location of the Patchett-Hendy Company, a Ford Motor sales garage.
The goal of Republicans should be to win seats for Republicans in the 2022 election and to remove Nancy Pelosi as House Speaker. In order to do this, all Republicans should be backing Republican candidates and working for their election.
A mid-sized 2016 Toyota Camry can get up to 25 miles per gallon in city driving and up to 35 miles per gallon on the highway.
Congratulations to the Joseph G Rose VFW Auxiliary on their 75th Anniversary.
Get ready for super-charged inflation courtesy of the folks in Sacramento.
The wilderness is just that — wilderness.
Large bronze plaques are being placed on over a dozen buildings in Newman by the Newman Rotary Club plaque committee.
Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has thrown world energy markets into turmoil. Prices are high; Europe is still dependent on natural gas from Russia; and Joe Biden is urging other countries to boost petroleum output. For his efforts, the president is under attack from both Republicans an…
Long Time, a fantastic tribute to the band Boston will be on stage at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Westside Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m.
I send money to a convicted felon every month.
The Newman Rotary Club has created bronze plaques that have been installed on
A little over 400 miles south of here you will find California’s largest mass of water — the 343 square-mile Salton Sea.
Commented
Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles.