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August 20, 2026

Tag: Opinion

Dana Matthews

101 Living Column | Wherever the Road Takes You

Having lived in and around Monterey County for decades — including Prunedale, Castroville and Salinas (north and south) — I learned to drive on...
Summer Students Art Exhibition

Guest Column | The Arts Belong to All of Us

As we celebrate National Nonprofit Day, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the organizations driving positive change in our communities. The Arts Council for...
Lucy Jensen

Window on the World Column | Enjoying Her Staycation

When your granddaughter is coming to visit you from the congested summer heats of Sacramento and she hasn’t had much of a summer vacation,...
Student in library

Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things for August...

After a fun summer, it’s Back to School and Monterey County Free Libraries is ready to support students academically and with leisure activities. 1. Learn:...
Steve Wilson

Funny Papers Again Column | Over and Out

For some of the planet’s inhabitants, there is a deep connection between humankind and florakind; florakind being a word I just made up, my...
Lucy Jensen

Window on the World Column | Coal-Es-Terol

Having completed my bloods a month before, I boldly stroll into my primary doc’s office, waiting to hear the good news. I had been...

Theater Review | Stage Hands’ ‘I Hate Hamlet’ delivers laughs and...

Last weekend the venerable Stage Hands theater troupe delighted audiences with the opening of their summer production of “I Hate Hamlet.” The show is...
Steve Wilson

Funny Papers Again Column | Well-Written Words Can Bring Change …...

I gave up on a book last week. I have set aside other books in my day, but those occasions have been rare and...
Lucy Jensen

Window on the World Column | Blame It on the Moon

I’m going to blame it on the moon. She was cool and shimmery in her slim golden gown like a bygone Hollywood actress, as...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System CEO Rena Salamacha

Guest Column | Your Health, Your Community: The Rural Difference

In an era increasingly dominated by large healthcare networks, finding medical care that is advanced, timely and personal can be challenging. Too often, patients...

Local News

Police arrest crime

Soledad man charged with lewd acts involving child

SOLEDAD — A 52-year-old Soledad man was arrested last Tuesday following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct involving an 8-year-old girl, according...