Window on the World Column | Springtime Pouring and Sipping
Itās that time of year again. At the end of a long, wet winter, we Californians are exhausted by the grey, the mud, the mess. We are tired of short days and rain and storms. Our bodies are depleted of vitamin D and our...
Worthy to Print Column | A Day in the Life of a Soldier ā Part I
The other day Lorraine and I were talking with a family friend about my column. The friend said she particularly liked the articles about the military, not because she served but because she had loved ones that had served in that little skirmish 10,000...
Guest Column | All Californians Deserve Access to Healthcare, Agriculture Workers Included
As a former California State Assemblymember and Monterey County Supervisor, I am deeply concerned about the pressing issue of rising prescription drug prices and healthcare accessibility. Our stateās progress depends on the advancement and well-being of all its communities, especially those at risk. With...
Worthy to Print Column | Kicking Up Your Heels ā Not
I believe that if you didnāt have a good time these past couple of weekends, you must have been hiding. Our weekend started off having a great time and seeing friends that have been out of our usual destination. Letās start out with a...
Worthy to Print Column | A Day in the Life of a Soldier ā Part II
Last week I wrote a little to explain why Special Forces are such revered soldiers. It is because they have studied small unit warfare for at least three months back at Fort Bragg, the home of Special Forces. This is where they earn the...
Funny Papers Again Column | Meet Kevin and Malcolm: An Open Letter to Buyers
Dear Salinas Valley Fair Livestock Auction Buyers;
Let me take a few lines to tell you about a young man named Kevin and his pig named Malcolm. I have lived next door to Kevinās family for about a decade now and have always found them...
Guest Column | Mind Matters: Utilizing the Power of Self-Care for Mental Well-Being
In a world where stressors abound and demands seem never-ending, taking care of oneself is not just a luxury but a necessity. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and although we should prioritize every aspect of our health year-round, this is a month to...
Window on the World Column | The Top Generation
I remember my grandparents very clearly. They were our safe harbor when things in the house were a little stormy. My grandma was quiet and sweet, mostly seen with knitting needles in her hands and a soft smile. She made the best chocolate cakes...
Worthy to Print Column | Looking Ahead
Today I want to address the activities that are occurring on just about every college campus in the United States. I donāt know who is responsible, but it seems to have just about everyone involved. These kids seem to feel as if they will...
Funny Papers Again Column | We All Lose When Fear Rules the Day
OK, so Iām 21 years old and Iām driving this flatbed dooley along the horseshoe canal and two guys come running toward me frantically waving their arms, and because I know these young men, I stop the vehicle. Good opening sentence, huh? Let me...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 8, 2024
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