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December 3, 2025

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...

Funny Papers Again Column | Words for America to Honor — What a Capital Idea

Steve Wilson
I made an honest effort at reciting words I learned years ago only to find that I had left out three sections, just a few words, but those omissions were as integral and important as any others. I am talking about the preamble to...

Guest Column | Happy Birthday to Mee! My How We’ve Grown

When Mee Memorial Hospital first opened its doors to South County residents in 1962, astronaut John Glenn had just become the first American to orbit the Earth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at around 652, the average income was just more than $5,500,...

Worthy to Print Column | Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend

George Worthy
This has been a rough week. It might look different to most of you, but for me it’s just another reminder of the test of time. Many years ago I bought a car from Joanne Rodriguez. Joanne’s husband Alva had passed away and he,...

Worthy to Print Column | What to Do?

George Worthy
ā€œHow do you get rid of a hot tub?ā€ You know, the plastic mini swimming pool that you couldn’t wait to get into and rid your old body’s aches and pain’s; the one that you spent your children’s inheritance convincing your wife that it...

Worthy to Print Column | Fireworks: Yes or No?

Before I begin this column this week, I want to emphasize that my musings are my opinions. Some are of a personal experience and some are based in opinion. Please understand it isn’t always easy. Just imagine catching a sensitive part of your body...

OPINION: April activities arrive

Local column by Joanne Banuelos

Worthy to Print Column | Blessings Abound

George Worthy
I have found out the hard way that this Covid stuff is as bad as they say it is. For the last three days, I have been experiencing the worst sickness I have ever had, that includes being shot twice. My personal nurse is...

Window on the World Column | Mermaids at the Local Pool

Lucy Jensen
It was well over a year ago that I found myself completely disgusted with myself. After a period of holiday debauchery, I could not believe the paunch in front of me. It was mine; all mine. Fortunately, my bathroom mirror only showed as far...

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 ā€œThank Youā€ to Jose at the Science Center. I would never be able to have...

Local News

Vehicle with marijuana

Burglary at cannabis facility leads to vehicle pursuit, recovery of marijuana

SALINAS VALLEY — An in-progress burglary at a local greenhouse facility last week led to a multi-agency vehicle pursuit from Salinas to Gilroy and...