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July 29, 2025

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Guest Column | Give South County’s Flu-Fighting Efforts a Shot …...

Considered the father of modern medicine, ancient Greek physician Hippocrates (known for his ā€œfirst do no harmā€ ethical code called the Hippocratic Oath) still...

Funny Papers Again Column | ā€˜Where’s the Fun in That?’

I was with a buddy the other day cruising south on the 101 from Salinas to KC and as we reached the first exit...

Worthy to Print Column | Happy 90th, Nelda

This week is a favor from my readers. Today I’m going to tell you about a very good friend, who I now call family,...

Window on the World Column | Class Act — To the...

It was one of those defining moments. Near reminiscent of the morning we watched one and then two towers collapse; when we got the...

Funny Papers Again Column | KC Projects: One Moving, One Stalled

As some of you are aware, I had occasion to be in the Orradre Building down at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds the other eve...

Worthy to Print Column | Will We Ever See Another 9/12?

Do you remember how you woke up on 9/11? Were you awakened by a friend who almost yelled at you to turn on the...

Window on the World Column | Changing the Seasons With Good...

Us old gals try to be cheery; we really do. Friends since aged 15 and we are always trying to see the world with...

Letter to the Editor | Reduce Energy Costs and Bill Fluctuations...

To the Editor: We understand no one likes energy bills that are higher than expected. Heat waves are causing customers to crank up their AC,...

Funny Papers Again Column | And a Good Time Was Had...

Last Sunday one of the readers of this column listened, patiently I suspect, to my not uncommon lament of having a deadline in the...

Worthy to Print Column | Getting Strong

As I begin this weekly addition to the greatest periodical in South Monterey County, I should warn you that some words might need explanation....

Local News

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Monterey County DA’s Office launches new fraud reporting tip line

MONTEREY COUNTY — Fraud affects everyone, whether it’s higher insurance rates, lost wages or even threats to homes. That’s why the Monterey County District...