Jonah Hill plays his regular chumpy self in David Gordon Green's "The Sitter," a crazy romp in the same vein as the 1980s baby sitter comedy "Adventures in Babysitting."

If at first you don't succeed, try doing it a little differently. Or, chi la dura la vince (he who perseveres succeeds).

To some, this is a time to eat hardy, drink extra and party. To others, it is a time to stay indoors and write Christmas cards. Still, others find it a depressing and stressful time. Some eat for comfort, others scrape by. No matter what, we eat and drink differently now than any other time of the year.

When Attorney General Kamala Harris pulled California out of nationwide settlement talks with big banks over the foreclosure debacle, it left a big question: What would her next move be?

Trees have been discussed frequently in this space. Today I'd like to talk about a tree that does not need to be planted or pruned. It does, though, need to be nurtured -- by the whole community. Updated: Dec. 9, 2011 10:34 AM |Full Story

I hope you will come Saturday and Sunday to the Ted Falasco Arts Center and enjoy the Christmas Market. You will be able to look at the talented results of many vendors offering homemade items and one-of-a-kind gifts, as well as yummy treats, decorations Updated: Dec. 9, 2011 10:34 AM |Full Story

AT A GLANCE Updated: Nov. 25, 2011 4:16 AM |Full Story

Political primer: Updated: Nov. 25, 2011 4:16 AM |Full Story

The César Chávez Committee (CCC) wishes to make public a couple of library notes vis-á-vis our group. First, to correct an error that appeared in the Enterprise; we state that it was the CCC that brought to Los Baños th Updated: Nov. 25, 2011 4:16 AM |Full Story

For many people, Thanksgiving is over and done today. For some people this year, it might not have been celebrated at all. Updated: Nov. 25, 2011 4:16 AM |Full Story

California's high-speed rail plans took an indirect hit earlier this week when Congress voted to eliminate federal funding that would have delivered $8 billion in 2012 and $53 billion over six years. Updated: Nov. 25, 2011 4:16 AM |Full Story

Alady wrote last week in regard to shopping carts left all over town. I heartily agree that it is an "eyesore."

Forty years is a long time. That's how long it took the Israelites to journey from Egypt across the desert to the Promised Land.

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. NIV

In a new report, the legislative analyst's office generally gives Gov. Jerry Brown's 12-point pension reform plan decent marks, calling it "a bold starting point for legislative deliberations."

AROUND TOWN WITH DIANA INGRAM

In this election season, we need to ask our candidates eye-to-eye what their position is on the proposed Community Center. The bid award to start this essential and long overdue facility is delayed until the first of the year after the new bids are received and IF the City Council gives its approval. For some candidates, their 'yes' response today is the politically correct answer to get through the election.

The fund raiser to make an Outdoor Movie Night an annual tradition on the Henry Miller Plaza is coming along! To date, we have received at least $2,200.00!! Generous donations have been received from Ann McCauley, K-Mart, Tacos El Grullense, Coldwell Banker Kaljian & Associates, Kagome Inc., Rick's Auto Body, Steve and Janet Rath, O. Ray Sheets, Dwayne K. Chisam, Los Banos Little League, and as of early this week, Food-4-Less. Food-4-Less gave well in excess of $500.00 and please note we also have our first non-profit organization on the donor list!! Some citizens have indicated their plans to contribute. We need your check or money order to reach the goal! YOU can be the next one publicly thanked!!

When I visited the San Joaquin Valley Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day, it occurred to me how blessed we are to have this facility near us. Updated: Jun. 6, 2008 1:23 AM |Full Story

Most of us are risk takers; we have to be to function in our world. We drive our cars on roads where the only thing that separates us from a head-on collision is a line painted in the street. We regularly eat food that has been prepared by some unknown person in a kitchen we've never seen. And we regularly believe things that others have written or said that "sound right" to us.

This column is about two men who epitomize what I'd call "the spirit of Los Baños." One passed away recently, the other recently retired.

As a life-long citizen of Los Baños I have recently read two letters which appeared in 'Letter's to the Editor' and I have a couple questions regarding the authors of these letters.

I see that my e-mail bag is starting to fill up, so it's time to give the readers of this column an opportunity to present their thoughts. Updated: Mar. 28, 2008 1:03 AM |Full Story

We, the First Baptist Outreach Ministry, want to thank Denny's Los Baños for its generous consideration in our initial fundraiser effort for the year. Their willingness to give something back to this community is greatly appreciated. We also Updated: Mar. 28, 2008 1:03 AM |Full Story

It was a year ago March 3 when a breakfast meeting was held at a local restaurant where a new and exciting idea was formed to bring something new and exciting to our community. Something which hasn't taken place in California in 40 years. That meetin Updated: Mar. 31, 2008 9:47 AM |Full Story

Wasn't it refreshing to hear Greg Hostetler speak up for the mayor and explain his loans to Tommy Jones are all paid up and this legal transaction was just one guy doing another guy a "good deed." It was all done while the mayor was just a Updated: Mar. 28, 2008 1:03 AM |Full Story

Our city leaders have done it again. This time they have approved , subject to a gimmick election, an increase in city water rates. This is on the heels of their $ 490,000 road tax they call a garbage fee. Updated: Mar. 28, 2008 1:03 AM |Full Story

We, at Cub Scout Pack 58, would like to thank all who responded to the letter that we sent to the Los Baños Enterprise regarding the stolen bike. After the letter was published we got many responses and some very generous donations. A lot of yo Updated: Mar. 28, 2008 1:03 AM |Full Story