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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, graced by a year-round cycling climate, and flat to rolling terrain. If you have some experience and...

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 time (connected to distant loved ones electronically) to research and plan for future travels. And, t...