Lois Climer was born Oct. 14, 1924. She grew up in hard times, married very young, and had eight children. She worked hard all her life along with my dad in the hot fields - chopping and picking cotton, working on dusty tomato pickers and eventually working in a tomato paste plant. | Full Story

In reply to Mr. Lalley's commentary regarding the Catholic Church's stand on "gay marriage," apparently he thinks only he has the wisdom to expound on the subject and the church should "shut up." Lawmaking inevitably involves Updated: Jul. 4, 2008 6:04 AM | Full Story

Our inimitable scavenger, Allied Waste, continues to increase its logistical demands on its customers while escalating their fees. Updated: Jul. 4, 2008 6:04 AM | Full Story

We would like to thank the board of directors of the Los Baños Chamber of Commerce for naming our Allstate agency the 2008 Business of the Year. We are both honored and humbled by this recognition. Updated: Jul. 8, 2008 4:00 PM | Full Story

First of all I would like to thank the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce for the awards I was given on Friday night at the installation dinner. It is a true honor. Updated: Jun. 27, 2008 1:18 AM | Full Story

I am writing this letter in response to the skate park issue that was published last week. Updated: Jun. 20, 2008 1:50 AM | Full Story

"How would you feel about having a hotel looming over your house? Not a pretty sight is it? A two story would have been fine. A three story is a little bit overwhelming for this area." Updated: Jun. 13, 2008 1:13 AM | Full Story

Although this is long overdue Cub Scout Pack 58 would like to thank the Los Baños Elks #2510 for our charter, use of facilities, and the enthusiasm you have given our boys throughout the scouting year. We would also like to thank you for the gene Updated: Jun. 6, 2008 1:23 AM | Full Story