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July 6, 2025

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...

Guest Column | A Call to Action for Heart Health

Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha
Every February, the nation comes together to recognize American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease.Ā  It’s essential to be aware that even though heart disease is a significant health issue across America, many heart-related illnesses are preventable. Risk factors for...

Window on the World Column | Polar Plunge for a Good Cause

Lucy Jensen
Special Olympics is, well, pretty special. I recall very clearly when the Olympics were taking place in London in 2012, that my father specifically attended the Special Olympic events in town and was so moved by them. At the time, I did not know...

Funny Papers Again Column | State Route 198 Revisited: When Wine Came to King City

Steve Wilson
Readers will recall last week’s column left off with my first solo truck run to the other valley to gather grape rootings for transplant here on the Oasis Road development we now know as San Bernabe Vineyard. Before we head over the hills, though,...

Worthy to Print Column | Find What Makes You Happy

George Worthy
Have you ever asked yourself, ā€œWhat do I want to be when I grow up?ā€ For those of you who know me, you might say I’m still trying to figure that out. I come from humble means and always wanted to make my mom...

Funny Papers Again Column | Part III: When Wine Came to South County From Over the Western Hills

Steve Wilson
(Part III will finish up this story of the early days of grape growing in King City. We continue with the drive hauling grape rootings from Coalinga to King City over State Route 198.) About two miles westward out of Coalinga there begins an incline...

Guest Column | Feet First: Take a Stand for Wellness

Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha
Although our feet bear the weight of our bodies and keep us mobile, they are often overlooked until a problem arises. Whether you’re an athlete, an office worker, or a senior citizen, taking care of your feet should be a priority. Podiatry is the branch...

Worthy to Print Column | Looking to the Future

Hello everyone. You may have noticed lately that my column has been a little shy in the volume department. I can only blame that on the fact that many things have changed around the old, ā€œWorthy to Printā€ homestead. In case you were smiling...

Funny Papers Again Column | Me and Mee, Again: A Tough Time for Both of Us

Steve Wilson
It all started about three weeks ago with a stiffening of the neck that while a minor bother for a few days to within a few hours the pain became severe enough that I could not swivel my head side-to-side more than a few...

Worthy to Print Column | Close Call

George Worthy
I’m back, did you miss me? The past couple of weeks have been interesting to say the least. As I look ahead to challenges that we all face everyday, I try to see the positive side as well. Take last week for instance; I...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 25, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 268:55 a.m. Hit-and-Run on Willow Ct.4:56 p.m. Stop sign violation on Collins St. May...