Tag: Opinion
Funny Papers Again Column | The Last Goodbye Is the Hardest
When I began writing this week’s column I had it in my mind, and in my notes, to cover high school stage productions, local...
Worthy to Print Column | Shining My Shoes
When you meet someone for the first time, do you ever notice a person’s shoes or boots? I always do. Not just a man’s...
Guest Column | Diabetes Risk Is Higher in Rural Communities
For members of previous generations, a “wakeup call” meant having a hotel employee ring their room at a certain time to rouse them from...
Window on the World Column | The Move to Montana
“We’ll be moving to Montana,” she said matter of fact. “How exciting, darling!” I expressed and, yes, it would be exciting for them. For...
Funny Papers Again Column | Seniors: Come Learn, Dine, Sing, Dance!
I am a senior citizen. There is no getting around that, no matter how much I attempt to mitigate the fact. I know this...
Worthy to Print Column | How the Land Lies
Well, hello! Did you miss me last week? Yeah, I know that you need my column so you can have something to put on...
Window on the World Column | Competition
When I first moved to this little farm town, we had no proper grocery store, just corner markets. Actually, we boasted no larger stores...
Funny Papers Again Column | What Is the Problem With No...
I have always been a reader. Back in the Paper Age people had a set of books in their homes which was known as...
Window on the World Column | Make the Time
Now my father is up in years — a babe from 1929 no less — I do try to give him more of my...
Letter to the Editor | Helping Customers Reduce Energy Costs as...
To the Editor:
West Coast natural gas prices have been rising this winter, and PG&E wants our customers to know their energy bills are likely...
Local News
Miss Salinas Valley Fair competition opens for 2026 applicants
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair is now accepting applications for the 2026 Miss Salinas Valley Fair Competition, offering young women the chance to...
