Ralph Womack News Today

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to consider exploring or showing off your own hometown to visitors.

Bicycling, as well as walking/hiking for pleasure, has boomed during the 14 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The combination of fresh air, easy access to biking options and that many families already had bikes, even if infrequently used, has led to a huge increase in cycling by Americans and certainly San Joaquin County residents. Another big plus is that cyclists gain a fair amount of exercise in addition to the scenic pay-back. The county is blessed by relatively safe, quiet places to pedal, ...

Do you want the good news, or, the bad news? The good news is COVID-19 vaccines are reaching our community and our health care workers are using the best practices in combatting the virus. The bad news; infections, hospitalizations and deaths are reaching all-time highs – and Christmas and New Year’s holidays may further wreak havoc with our community’s health. I again suggest remaining mostly home-bound, limiting your travels to only the most required, and use your holiday and family t...