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January 23, 2026

Worthy to Print Column: They can do it

When I was a young man — oh, about 12 — I wondered why we even had to go to school. I got along with all my classmates and even liked my teacher, but on a day when the sun was out and the...

A mother’s wisdom

Guest Commentary by Lourdes Villarreal, Greenfield Resident

Worthy to Print Column: License laws

It looks like we may get a few reprieves from our SIP (shelter in place). Since March 17 we have had to wear masks, stay in the house and not congregate. Walking on the beach or even in your own neighborhood has had severe...

Letter to the Editor | Keep Your Dollars Local

To the Editor: Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have been more mindful of our local shopkeepers and restaurants endeavoring to keep their doors open and I have tried to support them wherever possible. That trend continues in our house to this day. If Luigi’s...

Dog days of summer

Joanne's Got It by Joanne Banuelos

Letter to the Editor | The Importance of Self-care

To the Editor: In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, I wanted to emphasize the importance of self-care. It is important to raise mental health awareness in our community as well as advocating for self-care.Ā  We live in a society where many individuals are...

The Happy Book

Local column by Lucy Jensen

OPINION: April activities arrive

Local column by Joanne Banuelos

Jake and Krysta

Worthy to Print by George Worthy

Letter to the Editor | Greenfield Coat Drive a huge success

To the Editor: I would like to thank everyone who helped to make the fifth annual Coat Drive a huge success. More than 300 gently used and new coats were donated to help the homeless in Monterey County. I want to thank the Greenfield Rotarians for...

Local News

Police crime

Teen critically injured in Soledad shooting

SOLEDAD — A male juvenile was critically injured in a shooting Wednesday evening in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department. Officers responded at about...