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August 13, 2025

Tag: Opinion

Guest Column | The Western Flyer’s Journey Revives Legacy of Community

Two weeks ago I opened the Rustler to a long article whose headline proclaimed, ā€œWestern Flyer Sets Sail With Weekend Celebration and Send-Off Festivities.ā€ I...

Letter to the Editor | Protect Critical Funding to Safeguard Local...

To the Editor: As the CEO of Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS), I am writing to share an important concern that could have serious consequences...
George Worthy

Worthy to Print Column | One Man’s Junk Is Another Man’s...

I spent most of the day on Saturday cleaning out my garage, and I don’t know if I will finish before the weekend is...

Letter to the Editor | Join the Resistance Locally

To the Editor: Donald Trump was elected U.S. president by the narrowest margin in history, which he claims is a mandate. His foreign relations policies are...
George Worthy

Worthy to Print Column | Friends Forever

ā€œWho is at the door?ā€ I asked my wife as I rolled over stretching my arms above my head. Lorraine responded,Ā  ā€œDid you forget...
Lucy Jensen

Window on the World Column | Polar Plunge for a Good...

Special Olympics is, well, pretty special. I recall very clearly when the Olympics were taking place in London in 2012, that my father specifically...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha

Guest Column | Be Part of the Solution by Taking the...

Hospitals and local governments play a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of their local communities. But how do they determine which...
George Worthy

Worthy to Print Column | Paratrooper Boots

Today is one of those days where the memories came flooding in. I got up and dressed in my usual attire — sweater, light...
Lucy Jensen

Window on the World Column | Mermaids at the Local Pool

It was well over a year ago that I found myself completely disgusted with myself. After a period of holiday debauchery, I could not...
Steve Wilson

Funny Papers Again Column | Looking Forward to a New Start...

Today’s column will fall short of the normal 1,000 words. And, with the blessing of Ryan my boss at New SV Media, it will...

Local News

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CRU Winery announces 2nd annual Chowder Cook-Off contest in Soledad

SOLEDAD — After the huge success of its inaugural Chowder Cook-Off last summer, CRU Winery is bringing back its Chowder Cook-Off contest and hunt...