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April 21, 2026

Worthy to Print Column | Merry Christmas!

George Worthy
I don’t get to say that very often; OK, maybe once a year. However, this year I get to say it more than most people. There’s a reason for that — this time of year I want to make sure there isn’t coal in...

Funny Papers Again Column | ā€˜For a Better World, What Would You Change?’

Steve Wilson
If I were a cleverer wordsmith, I am sure I could come up with the right phrase, or adage, to convey how a bad thing can turn into a good thing; how a misstep may lead to a better path. It is possible I’ll...

Worthy to Print Column | Out of the Hurricane

Alas, Dear Reader! Here is hope that your waning days of the dog days of August are filled with light and laughter. As for me and my dependents, the sun doesn’t shine as bright as I would have hoped. I had spent long hours...

Window on the World Column | Traveling With a Cold

I couldn’t help it, I had to cough. My throat became the most horrendous tickle fest. It was coming; everyone was looking at me. Noooo! Then, once I started, I couldn’t stop. The lady near me swung around in her chair with her latte...

Letters to the Editor | Published April 29, 2020

Editor's Note: We welcome Letters to the Editor of local and general interest to our readers. Letters should be typed and include the writer’s first and last name, home address and phone number for verification. No anonymous letters will be printed. Letters may be edited...

Letter to the Editor | Time to Say Thank You

To the Editor: Recently I visited my grandparents resting place at the Soledad Cemetery. What a huge improvement since earlier this year. I wish I had gotten the gentleman’s name who was trimming the trees, but kudos to him and his crew for their efforts. As...

Funny Papers Again Column | Give My Regards to Broadway

When a recent local issue arose that struck a chord with my muse, I decided to send off a letter to the editor and opine about that issue, as I am a strong believer in the open forum offered by print media and have...

Window on the World Column | Take Care of Yourself

ā€œTake care of yourself!ā€ they rant. ā€œDiet and exercise, exercise and diet.ā€ Yes, we all know about that. Some of us consistently live by excellent habits, others less so. I’ve always loved to swim and walk — that’s my idea of exercise — and...

Window on the World Column | Showtime Over Easter

Lucy Jensen
It was finally Show Time, and I was so excited. Not only was I doing a book signing with my oldest friend in my hometown on the East Coast of England, but the book was also based on our childhoods growing up in this...

Guest Column | With 6 Drive-Thru Donation Sites, Goodwill Central Coast Focuses on the Art of Convenience

We all crave convenience. It makes our lives easier, and allows us to spend our time on what we find meaningful, such as family and personal goals and pursuits. Because the lifeblood of Goodwill Central Coast centers on community donations, the tri-county nonprofit goes to...

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 15, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 107:17 a.m. Sexual assault of a minor on Division St.8:16 a.m. Unlicensed driver on...