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April 19, 2026

Worthy to Print Column | Just My Opinion

Today as I sit down to put my thoughts to paper, I am very troubled, maybe even frightened. I speak of the current political situation in our nation’s capital. I don’t suppose I need to reiterate the situations that are occurring. All you have...

Where have all the fathers gone? To prison (almost) every one

Guest Commentary by Richard W. Dyches and Edward Hudson, Family Bridge Network

Been there once upon a time

Local column by Joanne Banuelos

Window on the World Column | The Spirits of Thanksgiving Past

Ah, those memories, like the corner of my mind. Most days we chug along, casting a glance back once in a while when Facebook reminds us of something, or if it’s Mama’s birthday and she’s no longer of the planet — or it’s sister...

Guest Column | When Women Exit the Workforce, the Economy Pays the Price

Tahra Goraya
Across the United States — and around the world — women are quietly exiting the workforce. Some leave abruptly after hostile workplace experiences. Others make a slower calculation: the wage gap is persistent, advancement feels blocked, caregiving support is absent and bias — subtle...

Worthy to Print Column | Special Times

George Worthy
What a week in the Salinas Valley! First, I want to mention the service for Francis Rubbo held last week at Eden Valley in Soledad. I bring this up first as it was a very sweet and solemn ceremony. As Commander of the American...

Funny Papers Again Column | Stop, No Stop: A Two-Wheel Dilemma

When faced with an empty page and a brain to match with a deadline looming large on the near horizon, I usually just take a look back over the past week or two and draw upon a few random thoughts or experiences hoping it...

Letter to the Editor | Giving Thanks for Another Successful Coat Drive

To the Editor: I would like to thank all the wonderful people who helped to supply the homeless and those in need with coats and jackets. I would like to thank Jose at the Greenfield Community Science Workshop who has been helping me for the past nine years. I...

Guest Column | Bridging the Path to Equity in Monterey Bay Amid National Uncertainty

In California’s Monterey Bay region, residents face overlapping challenges that are crucial to creating an inclusive, prosperous community. Good jobs, health, education, broadband, affordable housing, accessible transportation, and climate resilience are interconnected needs that must be addressed with urgency and purpose. In the wake of...

Funny Papers Again Column | ā€˜It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas …’

Steve Wilson
It goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway, that December is normally a very busy month with myriad holiday-themed events, which if not well navigated can lead to a bit of stress; psychologists will support that statement. Like most of us, I seek...

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Gonzales Police urge focus behind the wheel during Distracted Driving Awareness...

GONZALES — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Gonzales Police Department wants to remind drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes...