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January 22, 2026

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Guest Column | CSU Monterey Bay Earns Carnegie ‘Research College’ Classification...

The Carnegie Classification is a leading framework for recognizing the diversity of U.S. higher education institutions. Last fall, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement...
Steve Wilson

Funny Papers Again Column | An Old Market Gets Attention, and...

In offering kudos to my hometown, I use the energetic parlance of the day: “a shout-out to the city of Greenfield and a new...
George Worthy

Worthy to Print Column | Music, the Great Unifier

You know, it is tough to find good music. When was the last time you were serenaded by a professional artist? Yesterday, my beautiful...
Lucy Jensen

Window on the World Column | TAILS in Soledad — Part...

There is no doubt, when you look around the room of trainers and trainees that this is a perfectly symbiotic relationship of the incarcerated...

Guest Column | Federal Policies Will Cripple Regional Economy

There is no doubt that the agriculture industry dominates the Monterey Bay region. Agriculture generates a substantial portion of direct economic output, and has a...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha

Guest Column | A Call to Action for Heart Health

Every February, the nation comes together to recognize American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease.  It’s essential to be aware...
Lucy Jensen

Window on the World Column | TAILS in Soledad — Part...

The inmate trainers at CTF explained to me that dogs in the TAILS program are immediately crate trained when they arrive in the facility...
Steve Wilson

Funny Papers Again Column | Some Rants and Raves Both Good...

I often tell people how difficult it can be to put 1,000 words together every week with the expectation those words will somehow make...
George Worthy

Worthy to Print Column | The Care and Training of a...

You have to admit, I haven’t glorified the actions of those that would like to see us at the bottom of the ocean. However,...
Lucy Jensen

Window on the World Column | TAILS in Soledad — Part...

Driving into the Correctional Training Facility at Soledad and you are reminded of how a secure institution can be. Acres of barren land, no...

Local News

Police crime

Teen critically injured in Soledad shooting

SOLEDAD — A teenager was critically injured in a shooting Wednesday night in Soledad, according to local reports. The shooting was reported in the area...