Tag: Opinion
Window on the World Column | Busy People
Busy people stay busy. And not much alters with time, despite your best efforts to spend more time relaxing at home with a novel,...
Guest Column | Volunteers Strengthen Our Communities
April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of kind, compassionate people to strengthen...
Funny Papers Again Column | Give My Regards to Broadway
When a recent local issue arose that struck a chord with my muse, I decided to send off a letter to the editor and...
Worthy to Print Column | Proud to Be an American
It’s been over a year since we have been locked into our homes and out of our schools and restaurants. I hope by now...
Guest Column | Greenfield’s Speech and Debate Program Deserves to be...
On Dec. 18, 2020, the Competitive Speech and Debate Program at Greenfield High School was canceled. By eliminating this program, the South Monterey County...
Letter to the Editor | The Rest of the Story
To the Editor:
Mr. J.J. Burnes, thank you for your letter to the editor regarding Black history (“Black History,” Feb. 24). The information on Mr....
Window on the World Column | The Therapy of a Passion
Years ago, I’d never received the memo that you work for your life and not the other way around. Gradually as the grey hairs...
Worthy to Print Column | Love Is a Wonderful Thing
Did you say, “I love you!” to anyone today? Or maybe someone said that to you. I ask because I’m curious about how you...
Letter to the Editor | The Path to a Better Future
To the Editor:
I’d like to thank Estrella Cruz for her March 17 Letter to the Editor (“Biden’s Immigration Bill”). She explained provisions of the...
Worthy to Print Column | The Things I Know
Have you ever been shot? Kind of a crazy question at the beginning, but I have a reason that I’ll tell you about. First,...
Local News
Monterey County Government Center to reopen Tuesday
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Government Center at 168 W. Alisal St. in downtown Salinas will reopen for normal business operations Tuesday, Sept. 22,...
