Funny Papers Again Column | It Is Not About the Writer, but the Writerās Intent
The comment, often offered as criticism, that for writers of columns it is āall about themā and so of little value beyond opinion, which we all have. Very true. If you regularly read Lucyās stuff up in Soledad or every Wednesday in Gonzales you...
Letter to the Editor: Support local businesses
Editor's Note: We welcome Letters to the Editor of local and general interest to our readers. Letters should be typed and include the writerās first and last name, home address and phone number for verification. No anonymous letters will be printed. Letters may be edited...
Worthy to Print Column | Coming Home Early to See Dad
Did you have a good Fatherās Day this weekend? I think this was just about the best Fatherās Day I have had in awhile. Of course I say that every year. They always seem to find a gift that I didnāt even know I...
Worthy to Print Column | We the People
Wow! Things are sure happening fast. By things I mean politics and the folks that claim that they are politicians. I just sat down to write my column this week and started getting a little concerned. I might point out that if you arenāt...
Funny Papers Again Column | Broken Ground Does Not a Groundbreaking Make
While not referring to any particular county supervisor in last weekās Funny Papers, I did address the board in general with hopes some public remarks would be forthcoming regarding the continued closure of San Lorenzo Park. I now want to address some specific remarks...
Funny Papers Again Column | Missouri and Florida: Never the Twain Shall Meet?
I have always enjoyed words and how they are used, but as I have not kept up on the grammatical, I frankly admit to longer being able to accurately describe, or recognize in use, the dangling participle or the gerund, nor would I be...
Worthy to Print Column | Riding in the Pickup
You know, living in the Salinas Valley is a pretty cool place to live. Except for the rain we have been enjoying lately, it is very much like the valley I grew up in. Well, maybe not as cool. In the summer we could...
Providence and toilet āpreppersā
Forget the panic. Everywhere you look, including this very newspaper, you see the fallout from coronavirus. There is a difference betweenĀ logical response and panicked reaction. On one hand, you could be provident and prepared for any potential emergency, including an earthquake or fire, and...
Window on the World Column | A Rare and Crazy Adventure
It all begun in regular fashion. You are getting ready to go on a trip; so, therefore, things get really het up at work ā not in a good way ā and you are putting out fires, like California in summer ā why does...
Worthy to Print Column | Happy Birthday to Me
It appears as though His Highness has granted me another trip around the sun. I have a lot of trips at this point in my life. Thatās OK though. As long as Iām here as long as Betty White, who shares a birthdate with...
Local News
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 28, 2026
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Dec. 97:49 a.m. Possession of open container in public on Broadway St.8:05 a.m. Possession of...























