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January 13, 2026

Worthy to Print Column | My Little Part of Heaven

I’m sure I have told you, probably more than once, how happy I am to live in Gonzales. The people here are just a little nicer than any other town I have ever lived in. I’m sure you agree that you can’t really run...

Window on the World Column | Photographs and Memories

The best-made plans, as they say, are invariably subject to change. I had lots of projects in mind for the weekend ahead. Since I am working on a new book, I like to squeeze in some ā€œme hoursā€ in my free time, stolen minutes...

Window on the World Column | The Mysterious Tale of Two Chains

Lucy Jensen
I can only attribute it to wedding brain or, perhaps, the sad story of the lost memory. The last few weeks running up to my daughter’s wedding were borderline insane — the details, followed by more details, checks and rechecks, lists made and lost....

Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things to Celebrate in January 2026

Library books reading
Happy New Year! January is such a hopeful month because it represents a new beginning. What are you resolving to do this new year? 1. The Winter Reading Club continues through January, so you still have time to sign up and get a free book....

Worthy to Print Column | Life Lessons Passed On

George Worthy
I woke up this morning feeling a little down. It seems like that happens a little more often than it did in the past. Don’t feel bad for me, I have no excuse. I have a loving wife and children who say they love...

Letters to the Editor for Week of July 26

South County Newspapers welcome Letters to the Editor of fewer than 400 words. Submit all letters with the writer's name and contact information to [email protected].

Worthy to Print Column | The Lone Ranger

George Worthy
It seems I missed the deadline for last week’s paper. I could go on and tell you about how I was captured by some of the folks swimming across the Rio Grande and held until Prez Biden paid for my release. Of course, you...

Guest Column | 5 Things for June from Monterey County Free Libraries

Reading book
Happy June! At Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL), we are really excited because it’s time for the Summer Reading Club. Summer is the best time of year at the library since we have so many fun programs and prizes. When you sign up for the...

Worthy to Print Column | Love Me Tender

George Worthy
Have you ever met a hero? I haven’t met many, but I have had my heroes. The first one that I can think of was a little older than me, but he was for sure my hero. I can even remember the first time...

Letter to the Editor | Give Women More Control Over Their Lives

To the Editor: Here is what my beliefs are about birth control. If you’ve never been someone who thought they were pregnant when they didn’t want to be, you probably don’t understand the feelings of someone in that situation.  I’ll start by saying, I’ve never been a...
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