Funny Papers Again Column | KCHS Swag and Cringe: Kudos and Calamity
What? You donāt know the present use of the words āswagā and ācringeā? Well, I didnāt either until I read it in context in an article in the newest issue of The Mustang Legacy, the King City High School student publication. At the present...
Guest Column | The Gift of Service to Others Can Be the Most Meaningful and Valuable
As 2023 comes to a close and I reflect on what seems to have been a whirlwind of a year, it is clear that our community has much to be grateful for. We have faced many challenges together over the years. Yet, I continue...
Worthy to Print Column | The Gift of Writing
Iāll tell you a little secret. Writing is hard work. Oh, I donāt mean itās like driving a tractor or picking up potatoes or any of the jobs found on a farm no matter what you are growing. Those hours are long and hot...
Letter to the Editor | Still Seeking Justice for Our Son
To the Editor:
May 4, 2004, was the day our lives changed forever. That was the day we found our son, Ricky, murdered. Anyone who loved Ricky will never recover from that horrible day.
His sons had to grow up without their father; Rickyās brother and...
Window on the World Column | You Are Not a Tree…
I saw this line on social media and I loved it so much. Too many people in the free world complain about where they live, banter on about what they donāt care for in that place ā the politics, the weather, the terrain or...
Window on the World Column | Time Waits for No One
Motherās Day just passed us by in America and Australia. England celebrates theirs in March. Why the world canāt align days like this, I will never know. Itās probably along the lines of why humanity canāt get along with humanity; but I digress.
My...
Window on the World Column | The Wedding Planner
You imagine itās a rite of passage, your children eventually getting married. Once they leave home and start building a life with someone, there is an inevitability to it, if they are that way inclined. After our family trip to Montana, my daughter flashed...
Guest Column | Feet First: Take a Stand for Wellness
Although our feet bear the weight of our bodies and keep us mobile, they are often overlooked until a problem arises. Whether youāre an athlete, an office worker, or a senior citizen, taking care of your feet should be a priority.
Podiatry is the branch...
Guest Column | Letās Remain Vigilant, But Donāt Neglect Your Health
Even as Covid-19 vaccinations roll out across the country, the daily threat from this virus remains ā especially in rural areas such as South Monterey County.
We all need to remain vigilant, with a strict adherence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
Window on the World Column | Saying Goodbye With Peanut Butter
It was ending up as a regular Sunday ā for some a long holiday weekend even! Our old Queensland had been struggling for a while. Not running down the meadow like he used to or playing chase around the pool with the other canines,...
Local News
Officials investigating Salinas Valley State Prison inmateās Feb. 13 death as...
SOLEDAD ā California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating theĀ Feb. 13Ā death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)Ā in Soledad...























