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April 6, 2026

Letter to the Editor: Greenfield Coat Drive a Success

To the Editor: I would like to send a very big THANK YOU to everyone who donated coats for this year’s Coat Drive in Greenfield. There were at least 75 to 80 new and gently used coats donated along with different types of clothing to...

Letter to the Editor: The Safety of Voting by Mail

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...

Window on the World Column | Above All Else, Be Kind

The definition of kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate, according to the Oxford Languages, wherever they might hang their hat off the Google imprint. The true meaning of being kind is doing intentional, voluntary acts of kindness. Not only when...

Dog days of summer

Joanne's Got It by Joanne Banuelos

Funny Papers Again Column | Elections, Final Good-Byes, and a Young Man’s Road Ahead

Steve Wilson
Boo. You may think it odd to start a column with a single word, but my curiosity led to research that informs us "boo" is one of the most uttered words in the American lexicon, used both to scare others and show displeasure. The...

Funny Papers Again Column | Let Your Grad and My Grad Be Happy but Vigilant

Last week I submitted a few words regarding seniors who are on their way to higher education, with an addendum about financing college after the initial scholarship monies are expended. I did not have enough space at that time to add anymore to the...

Funny Papers Again Column | Looking Back and Seeing Ahead

Before I get into the bits and pieces of today’s column, let me offer a mea culpa regarding some misinformation in last week’s column. I stated that KCHS Class of 1972 has their 50th class reunion scheduled for the same date as the Classes...

Guest Column | Empowering South County Youth for a Healthier Future

Rena Salamacha
A few months ago, I attended a dedication ceremony at the Darlene Acosta Youth Center at Sun Street Centers in King City to celebrate the completion of the Rotary Student Lounge. Mee Memorial Healthcare System is highly committed to supporting the health and well-being...

Letter to the Editor | Support Our Neighbors in Need

To the Editor: As we gather with family and friends to celebrate the Thanksgiving feast of abundance, let’s take a moment to acknowledge those among us who struggle, particularly our immigrant neighbors. Facing uncertainty, and sometimes downright hatred,Ā let’s not forget today’s ā€œleast among us.ā€ Reach out to...

Funny Papers Again Column | It ā€˜Was’ the Best of Times… It ā€˜Is’ the Worst of Times (With Apology to CD)

Steve Wilson
Let me begin this week’s column by stating I don’t anticipate the subject to bring anyone to tears but myself. It is important to me to tell this story, but it will be a bit cryptic in that I will not use any proper...

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 1, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Feb. 152:56 a.m. DUI on Oak Av.1:43 p.m. Disorderly conduct and probation violation on Walnut Av.4:58...