One good thing that has been brought to the light since COVID-19 started is the need for more support towards mental health for youth across the United States. Before 2020 mental health was promoted across the country as something everyone should feel comfortable to discuss but unfortunately…
On behalf of the Yolo Middle School and Orestimba High School volleyball programs, we would like to thank everyone who helped in any way to make our 12th Annual Dig Pink event such a big success. Thank you to Gustine Middle School and Gustine High School for your continued participation as w…
Once again, Newman Rotary has sponsored the attempt to eliminate polio from the world. In the com- munity, in our club and in all our Newman/Crows Landing classes, money has been raised and sent to Rotary International.
Economist Milton Friedman famously called inflation both a “hidden tax” and “taxation without representation.”
On Saturday, the featured band is from this area – it is called Journey Revisited. The band takes its name from the well-known national band Journey.
Forget about praying for rain.
In May of 1940, the German army moved into Belgium and Luxembourg. On May 10, 1940 the Nazis invaded the Netherlands.
Two bands will be featured next week on Nov. 13 at the Westside Theatre.
Oct. 24 was Rotary’s world wide observance of Polio Day. It is a day each year when the 1.2 million Rotarians of the world take credit for the role Rotary International has paid in helping eliminate wild polio from the world.
Attorney General Merrick Garland’s issuance of a memorandum using the authority of the Patriot Act to direct the federal government’s counterterrorism agents to monitor parental conduct at school board meetings is more than a tad chilly.
We are now going to use our children as guinea pigs to test an experimental vaccine. Even if it is approved by the FDA for children 5 plus, the covid vaccine is still experimental.
Last year we took a survey on the health of folks of all ages and walks of life in Stanislaus County. In a time when our community might seem divided, there was at least one issue 100 percent of people agreed we needed to fix – lack of mental health care access in the Valley.
Are bad teachers as bad as bad cops?
Ronald Reagan may have been right that the scariest nine words in the English language are, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.”
Heartless promises to rock our Westside Theatre Oct. 16, as the band makes its first time on stage in Newman.
This week is the start of the new year that means everything to California.
CVS needs employees pronto.
Single family homes are no longer a protected species in California.
The pandemic has impacted students across the economic divide. Their shared experience of going to school, seeing friends, attending class, and participating in school activities vanished overnight. And was replaced by all social interaction taking place in front of a computer. COVID-19 not …
Are you willing to fork out another $6,000 to PG&E over the next 10 years or so just so they can keep high-priced CEOs swimming in money?
Over the past few weeks, I have had an opportunity to chat with several fellow veterans, service members, military family members, and Gold Star families. It is beyond the obvious in saying that the past few weeks have been extraordinarily difficult for those with a personal connection to ou…
Tom Rigney and Flambeau will be on stage at the Westside Theatre on Sept. 11. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 pm. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes and be sure to phone in and get your tickets. The last two shows have sold out. General admission is $20 and reserved tick…
Born into privilege, silver spoon and political big shots as relatives Gavin Newsom was the anointed child of California. Those who thought him special saw him as a future president. But, like so many of those born into prestigious families Gavin actually believed, like the children of Trump…
The rich are different than you and I.
It’s difficult to write an opinion about America due to political disposition. Rather then parroting the news I will appeal to common sense.
On Aug. 17, hundreds gathered in the Henry Miller Park to share their love and respect for the late Alvin Amaral. Constant comments and laughter were heard. The fragrance of the Wolfsen barbecue was everywhere.
All Californians will benefit if the House passes the bi-partisan infrastructure bill approved by the Senate.
I entered the Twilight Zone a few months ago.
John Milton was an amateur.
Well, it’s been a few weeks since I stepped into the role of editor here at the West Side Index and the Gustine Standard and it’s probably high time that I tell you a little about myself.
The largest crop grown in the United States is not corn.
2020 was a crazy year filled with uncertainty and worry for many, but one person who kept going was Gustine Unified Board Member Zachary Ramos. He helped our community by leading food box giveaways, supporting farmers, getting students access to free internet thanks to working with businesse…
By all means let’s follow the science, shall we?
We are all awaiting the new season for our wonderful, local West Side Theatre.
A little more than a month ago I was sitting at my computer and typing what I though would be the last column of my newspaper career. Little did I know that my prayers would be answered, and our great West Side communities would not lose their newspapers – the two oldest businesses operating…
Ground zero for the war against man — and now fish — in California can be found east of Colusa in narrow Antelope Valley in the foothills of the Coastal Range where Stone Corral Creek and Funk Creek flow.
As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there’s a sense of relief and optimism that things will return to normal. Long-awaited family gatherings, birthday parties and graduation ceremonies are finally happening in person. Sporting events have fans in the stands, airports are busy, and…
There is a major contributing factor to California’s wildfire threat that seems to destroy more and more homes year after year that everyone seems to ignore.
There’s plenty of trouble on the horizon for Americans, at least if you spend your time looking towards Washington D.C. and the world.
It has not rained in Las Vegas for a record 240 consecutive days.
The 4th of July is always a pretty big deal around these parts.
My nephew Garrison looked at me as if I had gone mad.
Just when you thought the Opinion page would be a safe space.... well, I’m back, for a couple more weeks at least.
Publisher Susan Mattos asked me to give you an update on this year’s activities featured at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in place of the actual full-fledged fair. As the longest sitting Fair board member, I am happy to say that the board voted unanimous to hold events in July that you w…
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