Guest Column: King Cityās Efforts to End Homelessness
While King Cityās homeless problem is fortunately not as severe as in many larger cities, homelessness has become a growing issue and too many people in the community are without basic shelter needs.
The extent of the problem is particularly concerning when considering the number...
Funny Papers Again Column | KC Projects: One Moving, One Stalled
As some of you are aware, I had occasion to be in the Orradre Building down at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds the other eve and one person in attendance at the affair ā she had not been in the building in years ā commented...
Window on the World Column | Olive and Mabel, Mary and Tony
During the last several months of Covid ā or the ongoing lifetime of this pandemic, depending on how you feel about it ā people and dogs seem to have become even closer. Record adoption levels at shelters were noted the world over. People needed...
Guest Column | King Cityās Budget and Financial Plan
King City Council recently adopted the Cityās new Biennial Budget for FY 2021-22 / FY 2022-23. The total proposed City budget is $24,087,756 in FY 2021-22 and $18,538,906 in FY 2022-23. Of these amounts, the total proposed General Fund is $8,766,374 in FY 2021-22...
Letter to the Editor | Spongebob Saves Bikini Bottom!
To the Editor:
Sol Treasures, our anchor for the arts in South County, again has a musical show to share with you all ā āThe Spongebob Musical.ā
I applaud the work of Director Jeff Hinderscheid, Choreographer Beau Rodriguez, Musical Director Isaac Rodriguez and all the backstage...
Worthy to Print Column | Thankful for the Legion
If anyone knows me, they know that I am a veteran of the U.S. Army. I am proud to tell anyone that asks. I also suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). I am one of the lucky ones. I found someone who understands...
Guest Column | Fight the Flu by Getting the Vaccine This Fall
Believe it or not, itās time once again to talk about influenza. The typical flu season in the United States begins after Labor Day, and can extend into the early spring of the following year. Our best defense has always been, and continues to...
Worthy to Print Column | The Gift of Poetry
Last evening I walked out to my mailbox to check and see if I had any mail. I didnāt, but something better was given to me. My neighbor was playing some music while he played with his children. It was really cool listening to...
Window on the World Column | Make the Time
Now my father is up in years ā a babe from 1929 no less ā I do try to give him more of my time. Even though I live in California, and he lives on the Isle of Man, a journey of several thousand...
Worthy to Print Column | Just a Few Thoughts
I woke up this morning thinking about what I should be thinking about. I just sat in front of the flickering screen until my love walked through the room and asked if I had a subject picked out yet. So I picked up the...




















