Funny Papers Again Column | All the Worldās a Stage, and Thatās Fine With Me
I recently mentioned to my boss Ryan that Funny Papers Again seemed be leaning more to light stuff rather than some of the heavier stuff, and by stuff I mean every topic that may interest readers here in our little Valley, so I thought...
Guest Column | Goodwill Central Coast Helps Remove Obstacles to Employment
Goodwill has celebrated the power of work since it formed in Boston back in 1919. The nonprofitās founder Rev. Edgar J. Helms had a simple idea ā fight poverty not with charity, but with trade skills ā and provide a chance for the poor...
Window on the World Column | A Letter to My Sister ā Part II
I told you Iād come back, and I did. I did not say that I would keep coming back. I miss you being here, translating for me. I miss you laying down the law and providing the guidelines over here. I miss you. Period.
I...
Funny Papers Again Column | Part II: Will the GOP Take Its True Place?
The fact that the United States of America has no officially sanctioned State Religion, but does in fact have a policy of separation of Church and State, means little to Mr. Trump who claims Christianity. A look at his family relations, his actions toward...
Window on the World Column | A Buyerās Market
What a difference four months can make in the property world! My goodness me. When I look back to the summer, it is ridiculous to think of where we were then to where we are now! In the summertime, it was a strong sellerās...
Saving and losing family pets once strays
Guest Commentary by Lourdes Villarreal, Greenfield Resident
Worthy to Print Column | Family ā Whatās Next?
Here we are, another week or month of information that we have compiled as we go through the days and nights of life. Today I would like to mention a new member of my family. No, itās not me nor is it any of...
Worthy to Print Column | The Good Old Days
I had an occasion this week to walk across town. My roommate reminded me that she had walked our best friend, Ranger, for the past couple of days and she would appreciate some assistance. She was pretty busy today working with the American Legion...
Guest Column | Keeping Our Focus on Health, Safety
If you live in South Monterey County, you are among more than 60 million rural Americans. American Community Survey statistics show that Maine and Vermont have the highest proportions of population living in rural areas (about 61%) while California has the lowest (4.9%).
If youāve...
Local News
Soledad man arrested after driving stolen car to court hearing
SOLEDAD ā A Soledad man was arrested Tuesday after authorities say he drove a stolen vehicle to a scheduled court appearance for a pending...



















