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Love my concerts
I got hooked on concerts when I was young. I remember seeing the band Cream on Sunset and a Coke cos...
The world to come?
Elon Musk has repeatedly stated, "One of the biggest risks to the future of civilization is A.I....
Personal service in an online world
Many of us can remember the days of "full service" gas stations. The instant you turned off the...
His gift to you
I remember being in my late 20s and 30s, living in Thousand Oaks. The highlight of the summer was...
Record response to Toys for Tots drive
Our Toys for Tots Drive normally ends up close to 1,000 toys between our "Christmas In July" and...
The journey of a Christmas card
What happens to a Christmas Card for Veterans, our Project DEFT (Don't Ever Forget Them), once the c...
Project D.E.F.T. – Don't Ever Forget Them
We've all had family or friends in a nursing home and for some people it's a wonderful experience...
The ebb and flow of business
Anybody who has been in business for any length of time recognizes the ebb and flow of business....
Local Farmers Insurance office wins prestigious award
Marty Pay has been our local Farmers Agent for over 32 years. It was just announced that his office...
SOS Indianapolis: Behind the sinking of the heavy cruiser, part 3
[Editor's note: This is the conclusion of the article from our July 9, 2022 issue.] In 1990, Dan...
SOS Indianapolis: Behind the sinking of the heavy cruiser, part 2
[Editor's note: This is the continuation of the article from our June 25, 2022 issue.] Questions...
SOS Indianapolis: Behind the sinking of the heavy cruiser, part 1
It took a sailor, a schoolboy and survivors more than half a century to disperse the cloud hanging o...
Our love affair with the beach
It's officially summer and many Californians will renew their love affair with the beach. For many...
Reflections on Memorial Day
Laurie and I recently got to spend the day in Normandy, walking the hallowed ground where American,...
Thoughts on Mother's Day
For many of us, Mother's Day is a time to reflect and remember family who have gone home. In my...
Homeowners need coverage for natural disasters
With recent hurricane activity in the Gulf and Florida, people obviously have been wondering about...
We're all in this together
Many of us have had friends we've known for a long time. My best friend and I went to high school...
When being solo pays off
Many small business owners have, at one time or another, for whatever reason, been faced with...
'Squirrel!' – an insurance story
(Note from Marty Pay: No squirrels were harmed in this story; I can't say the same about the car.) T...
Toys for Tots drive collects nearly 900 toys
Toys for Tots had another great year here in Tehachapi collecting just under 900 toys for kids in...
Collecting toys for our kids
It's that time of year again as we gear up for Toys for Tots in our community. This truly has been...
Collecting toys for our kids
It's that time of year of year again as we gear up for Toys for Tots in our community. This truly...
How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it
Christina Athans was a kindhearted young woman always thinking of others before herself. She loved...
Don't Ever Forget Them
Many veterans who signed a blank check to serve their country may not be getting a card for the...
Having it done your way!
The subject of what we would like done once we leave this earth is not a subject many people are com...
