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March 28, 2024

Letter to the Editor | Reduce Energy Costs and Bill Fluctuations This Summer

To the Editor: We understand no one likes energy bills that are higher than expected. Heat waves are causing customers to crank up their AC, which can lead to higher energy bills.  PG&E does not add any markup on the energy we buy for customers, neither...

Guest Column | Eating Your Way Through the Produce Rainbow Brings Enormous Benefits

During the height of the pandemic, the United Nations shined a spotlight on the vital role of fresh fruits and vegetables in the health and future of the human race. ā€œAs Covid-19 continues to affect the health and livelihoods of people across the world, we...

Window on the World Column | The Olden Days of Newsies ā€” Part I

Lucy Jensen
The day I started work at the newspaper was Halloween 1991. I remember that day so well, because the whole building was decorated in pumpkins and ghouls and all the staff were dressed up in elaborate outfits. Candy was on every desk ā€” it...

Letter to the Editor | Firework Abusers Should Face Harsher Punishment

To the Editor: With the passing of another Fourth of July ā€œholiday,ā€ other pet owners, veterans and myself can breathe another sigh of relief. Well, except that the Fourth of July ā€œholidayā€ now seems to last a good month, as the selfish and irresponsible among...

Funny Papers Again Column | Allā€™s Fair in Loveā€™n the Fair War

(NOTE: After completing this column, I was informed there will not be a talent show at this yearā€™s Salinas Valley Fair, but Iā€™m going with this anyhoo. ā€”SCW) If the title of this weekā€™s Funny Papers Again confuses or confounds you, then think how I...

King City seeks input on potential sales tax increase

Commentary by Steve Adams

Funny Papers Again Column | It Was Convivial on the Alluvial

Some years back there was a fellow in Greenfield who owned an airplane, and as I had no qualms about flying in a small craft, there were many occasions to see the Valley and surrounding areas from aloft. Because I spent the first 19...

Funny Papers Again Column | Can We Consider a Conscientious Crossing Consensus?

As I venture out mornings for a bike ride ā€˜round some favored routes, it is apparent that the young denizens of the village are headed to their respective campuses as schools are now up and running full tilt boogie. It goes without saying that...

Funny Papers Again Column | Seniors: Come Learn, Dine, Sing, Dance!

I am a senior citizen. There is no getting around that, no matter how much I attempt to mitigate the fact. I know this because of what society tells me with progressive programs, private sector directives and legislations starting with age 55 years when...

Funny Papers Again Column | Missouri and Florida: Never the Twain Shall Meet?

I have always enjoyed words and how they are used, but as I have not kept up on the grammatical, I frankly admit to longer being able to accurately describe, or recognize in use, the dangling participle or the gerund, nor would I be...
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