Tag: Opinion
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...
Funny Papers Again Column | Rough Times On and Off My...
It is hard to stay positive about improvements while being constantly rattled and often jarred as one pedals over street work. In short, some...
Guest Column | It’s Time for Your Checkup
Many people wait until something feels wrong before seeing the doctor, but prioritizing preventive care helps us stay ahead of health issues before they...
Window on the World Column | Some Days…
When you have been traveling between England and America as many times as I have over the past few decades, you get a bit...
Local News
Fairgrounds come alive for 2026 Salinas Valley Fair
SALINAS VALLEY — Carnival lights glowed over the midway, children clutched sweet treats and livestock exhibitors proudly guided animals through crowded barns as thousands...
