Letter to the Editor | Reduce Energy Costs and Bill Fluctuations This Summer
To the Editor:
We understand no one likes energy bills that are higher than expected. Heat waves are causing customers to crank up their AC, which can lead to higher energy bills.
PG&E does not add any markup on the energy we buy for customers, neither...
Guest Column | Why Californians Should Keep Plastic Bags Out of the Recycling Cart
If you are a shopper of any kind, chances are you probably stash plastic bags under the sink or keep them nicely folded around the house for future use. But as convenient as they are, lightweight, single-use plastic bags represent an environmental concern.
In Salinas...
Worthy to Print Column | Make the Most of Your Regrets
Regrets? Iāve had a few. Old blue eyes, Frank Sinatra, sure knew how to say it better than me, but then he got to live his life āMy Way.ā I have done a lot of things in my life. I got to thinking about...
Worthy to Print Column | Love Is a Wonderful Thing
Did you say, āI love you!ā to anyone today? Or maybe someone said that to you. I ask because Iām curious about how you describe love. What do you mean when you say āI love youā? Do you love someone like I love my...
Worthy to Print Column | The Gift of Poetry
Last evening I walked out to my mailbox to check and see if I had any mail. I didnāt, but something better was given to me. My neighbor was playing some music while he played with his children. It was really cool listening to...
Letter to the Editor: Changing His Tone
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...
Funny Papers Again Column | Trying to Avoid Being the Ugly American
I feel I would be remiss if I did not mention some of my recent experiences in Switzerland, but there also are some issues and events here in South Valley, so Iāll attempt to split the column accordingly. After some short observations and experiences...
Worthy to Print Column | Christmas in the Highlands
I went to a holiday party the other night. Iāll tell you more about that in another column. The reason I brought it up is because I awoke this morning after a dream that could have been caused by memories of past parties. I...
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...
Local News
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 4, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Dec. 163:30 p.m. Burglary on Broadway St.4:38 p.m. Hit-and-Run on N. San Lorenzo Av.
Dec. 175:30...























