Opinion

What you don’t always appreciate is how much you love your home when you are away and, especially, your critters. On about the third week of our trip, we started to really think about heading home. We were missing it. But we had a...

To the Editor: Join us in supporting public safety by voting yes on Measure T in the upcoming ballot measure.  By adding a second School Resource Officer to better support our schools, we ensure our children have dedicated support — enhancing safety and helping to prevent...

The following words are by no means indicative of my attitude toward those readers who often, and with good cause, suggest themes for this column; I appreciate the interest and the input, but the problem of time constraints often dictate the amount of time...

To the Editor: Dear residents, your support is crucial for our city’s future. Measure T is a vital sales tax measure designed to continue the progress we’ve made in enhancing our infrastructure, expanding recreational opportunities and improving our safety. By voting yes on Measure T, you’ll help...

The other day my wife’s cousin and his wife gave me a little book of memoirs written by a young man who had been drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. I sat down to read a few chapters and it got me...

Waste sorting is not a new topic in California. With the state setting new sustainability ambitions to divert more materials from landfills and combat climate change, many residents and businesses have grown accustomed to the idea of placing materials in different bins. However, with...

Election Day 2024 is in 19 days and I have already marked my ballot, sealed it in the postage paid envelope and have it setting here atop my little work table. Today, I will deposit it in the ballot box located at the south...

To the Editor: Mee Memorial Healthcare System supports Measure T because the overall improvement of King City’s infrastructure, safety and public services will indirectly benefit our hospital and the broader community. While the funds from Measure T are not specifically allocated to healthcare, the improvements to...

They are ganging up on me as I sit here each week trying to bring something to this column that will capture your attention. I keep trying to find a way to start what I hope will, if not entertain, at least peak your...

Mapping it on from Billings was a bit of a wrench for our boy Aaron, since you can never see everyone you want to when you go home; though he did manage to connect with two grandmas, a grandpa and an uncle in the...