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Yes, We Have No Bananas

by Bonnie Donovan

Apr 11, 2024
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Trader Joe raises the price of bananas for the first time in 20 years. Photo: DYK Photographer

Corner of Chapala and Ortega Street

On Wednesday afternoon, as I was driving up Chapala Street, I noticed a very elderly woman on the sidewalk who appeared to be injured and bleeding. I made a U-turn to offer help and call for an ambulance.

However, it seemed h…

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