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June 13, 2026

Tag: Opinion

Vanya Quiñones

Guest Column | The Beauty of Monterey County Is Its People,...

When I first moved to California, people often told me I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Now when...
Steve Wilson

Funny Papers Again Column | Rick’s Flag Fluttering O’er a Flagging...

I found Rick’s flag in seven minutes. The chances of that happening were one in over 220; sizable odds at any gaming house or...
Reading book

Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things to Celebrate...

Summer season is here! Libraries are open and this is the best time of year to visit the library.  1. MCFL ramps up programs for...
Lucy Jensen

Window on the World Column | Lucy and Her Terrible, Horrible,...

“I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this...
Steve Wilson

Funny Papers Again Column | Two Writers: One Contradictory, the Other...

When a writer is telling a story, varying audiences must be kept in mind, this can reveal differing descriptions of people, places and events...
Lucy Jensen

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,...
Lucy Jensen

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...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha

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...
Lucy Jensen

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...

Local News

Greenfield Wastewater Treatment Plant

Greenfield building moratorium takes effect after state approval

GREENFIELD — A temporary moratorium on certain new development projects in Greenfield is now in effect following final review and approval by the California...