Worthy to Print Column | Patience Is a Virtue
What is patience? In my handy College Funk and Wagnalls Dictionary, patience is described as āThe act of waiting calmly for someone or something.ā Now that we know what it is, can anyone tell me if you have patience? I used to have a...
Window on the World Column | Rocket Man
It had been a long time coming. Our newsie friend moved from California a few decades back and had been asking us to come and visit for the longest time. There was always a reason we couldnāt make it. Why couldnāt we make it?...
Guest Column | Salad and Silicon: A Chance to Coexist
The approval of a plan by the California Redistricting Commission, which includes splitting Jimmy Panettaās 20th Congressional District into two congressional, assembly and state senate entities, has failed communities across California with its inherent refusal to recognize the unique identities of the districts involved....
Adventure Abounds Column | Saying Goodbye
Itās not often that reporters get a swan song, so Iām grateful for the opportunity to say goodbye. Dear reader, next issue will be my last one with the King City Rustler and Salinas Valley Tribune.
Youāll see me out there collecting news and photos...
Letter to the Editor | King City in Bloom Urges Voters to Support Measure T
To the Editor:
King City in Bloom urges you to vote yes on Measure T on Nov. 5. This is a 1/2-cent tax on sales that will apply to travelers as well as residents. In that way, the cost is spread to the people who...
Worthy to Print Column | A Time for Reflection
I know we have a few more weeks to go, but I have to write when I have a thought or the week is lost. I thought this might be a good chance to discuss the season and some of the things that make...
Guest Column | Monterey County Free Librariesā 5 Things to Celebrate in January 2026
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....
Guest Column | Salinas Valley Recycles Is Changing ā Always
Iād like to start this piece with a quote: āIn 2023, we must come together again in partnership for the planet. Businesses, governments and civil society are equally responsible for taking action against the climate crisis and lighting the spark to accelerate change towards...
Funny Papers Again Column | A King City āHelloā and a Greenfield āGoodbyeā
Unless you have been living in a cave, you are probably aware that there is a rather large event looming on the horizon in the form of a class reunion; and not just a small one either. On Aug. 27 the King City Joint...
Letter to the Editor | Lighted Christmas Parade a Success for King City
To the Editor:
Wow, another wonderful King City Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade!
First, we want to thank our Parade sponsors Mee Memorial Healthcare System and Delicato Family Wines for their support. We thank all our members; without them the parade would not be possible.
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