Tag: Opinion
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Guest Column | Integrity Over Comfort: Why the Pervasiveness of Bro...
Let’s call it what it is: “bro culture” isn’t harmless — it is a system that too often advances men’s careers by quietly dismantling...
Letter to the Editor | Justice Still Sought for Ricky
To the Editor:
Ricky Torres had his life horribly taken from him in 2004. We know Ricky will never be forgotten and will always be...
Funny Papers Again Column | Let Me Tell You About Angie...
Let me begin this column by saying I am not by nature a salesperson, so I won’t try to “sell” anyone on this situation,...
Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things to Celebrate...
The merry month of May is here. May was named after the Roman Goddess Maia representing fertility, growth and nurturing.
1. During the month of...
Local News
South Monterey County libraries offer early voting ahead of Nov. 3...
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County voters can cast ballots, drop off completed ballots or register to vote at several local libraries this week as...
