Worthy to Print Column | Finally!
For the readers who have been reading my thoughts for the past few years, you will be happy to know that my old ā56 Ford F-100 is finally on the road. Of course, it isnāt completely finished as I would like it to be...
Guest Column | Gonzales Voters to Decide on Half-Percent Sales Tax Increase for Local Improvements
In the November General Election, City of Gonzales voters will be asked to approve a one half-percent (0.5%) sales tax increase, which will increase the cityās local sales tax rate to 9.25%. It is important to know that Gonzalesā current 8.75% sales tax rate...
Letter to the Editor | Vote Yes on Measure E to Support our Schools
To the Editor:
The Soledad Unified School District has placed Measure E on the November ballot. Measure E will provide the funds to help the school district repair, renovate and replace school facilities.
Two of our schools are very old: San Vicente Elementary School is 71...
Letter to the Editor | Greenfield Coat Drive a Big Success
To the Editor:
The sixth annual Greenfield Coat Drive to help the homeless was a big success. More than 200 new and gently used coats and sweaters were donated.
A very big āThank Youā to Jose at the Science Center. I would never be able to have...
Worthy to Print Column | 3 Days to Remember
I woke up this morning wondering who was going to get up and turn on the furnace. I had a secret card with me as I had put our dog Ranger on my side of the bed before we went to sleep. So all...
Guest Column | Greenfieldās Speech and Debate Program Deserves to be Treated Fairly
On Dec. 18, 2020, the Competitive Speech and Debate Program at Greenfield High School was canceled. By eliminating this program, the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District Board of Education is depriving students of critical college scholarship opportunities. Perhaps more disturbing are...
Guest Column | Letās Move District 18 into the Future with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
The vast majority of American politicians are in the business of kicking the can down the road, with one notable exception: Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren.
I know ākicking the can down the roadā is an old clichĆ© used to reference the arms race, federal budget, childcare,...
Funny Papers Again Column | We All Lose When Fear Rules the Day
OK, so Iām 21 years old and Iām driving this flatbed dooley along the horseshoe canal and two guys come running toward me frantically waving their arms, and because I know these young men, I stop the vehicle. Good opening sentence, huh? Let me...
Worthy to Print Column | Family Times and Traffic Woes
I have been working out of my house for the past few weeks, and like the promises of AT&T the entire internet has gotten to be very sporadic in reception. I was mumbling to myself when I was asked to go to the store...
Local News
Salinas man pleads no contest in violent May 2025 domestic incident
SALINAS VALLEY ā A Salinas man has pleaded no contest to multiple charges stemming from a May 2025 incident in which he stabbed his...























