Tag: Opinion
Window on the World Column | My Daughter Is a Nurse
My little sister Rosie used to call my daughter a grafter, a nice London term for someone who works hard. And that has always...
Letter to the Editor | Independent Voice for 18th District
To the Editor:
Congress is not working for the Salinas and Pajaro valleys. Families are working hard and still falling behind. The cost of housing,...
Window on the World Column | Modern Traveler Tales
Never let it be said that I travel light. I always aspire to travel lighter, but thus far it has never happened. “Oh, you’re...
Guest Column | Opening Doors to Careers in Healthcare
The mission at Mee Memorial has always extended beyond delivering high quality care. As a rural healthcare system, we also serve as a major...
Window on the World Column | Life at the Boarding School
“Where did you go to high school, grandma?” my 11-year-old granddaughter enquired, ever the curious little squirrel.
“Well, it’s a bit complicated,” I reply. She...
Guest Column | Integrity Over Comfort: Why the Pervasiveness of Bro...
Let’s call it what it is: “bro culture” isn’t harmless — it is a system that too often advances men’s careers by quietly dismantling...
Letter to the Editor | Justice Still Sought for Ricky
To the Editor:
Ricky Torres had his life horribly taken from him in 2004. We know Ricky will never be forgotten and will always be...
Funny Papers Again Column | Let Me Tell You About Angie...
Let me begin this column by saying I am not by nature a salesperson, so I won’t try to “sell” anyone on this situation,...
Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things to Celebrate...
The merry month of May is here. May was named after the Roman Goddess Maia representing fertility, growth and nurturing.
1. During the month of...
Guest Column | H.R. 1 Threatens Central Coast’s Most Vulnerable Residents
The Monterey Bay region has long stood as a place of resilience, hard work and community care. From the agricultural fields to the neighborhoods...
Local News
Greenfield educator named Read to Me Project 2026 Teacher of the...
GREENFIELD — Read to Me Project has named Cherie Smith, a fourth-grade teacher at Mary Chapa Academy in Greenfield, as its 2026 Teacher of...
