Funny Papers Again Column | Soapbox Rants 1 and 2, With an Offer to End With
At the end of this month, Saturday, May 31, at 11 a.m. on the northeast corner of Broadway and North Vanderhurst, city officials will have a ribbon cutting marking the opening of the newest addition to downtown. The King City Downtown Plaza and Visitor...
Window on the World Column | Take Care of Yourself
“Take care of yourself!” they rant. “Diet and exercise, exercise and diet.” Yes, we all know about that. Some of us consistently live by excellent habits, others less so. I’ve always loved to swim and walk — that’s my idea of exercise — and...
Letter to the Editor | Privileged to Have Worked for Late King City Attorney
To the Editor:
I recently lost my employer of 52 years, Attorney Peter Anderson, when he unexpectedly passed away after heart surgery. He was one of the hardest working, kindest persons I have ever known.
He would always stop what he was doing to answer your...
Letter to the Editor | Vote YES on Measure T for a Brighter Future in King City
To the Editor:
I’m writing to encourage King City voters to vote YES on Measure T on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Measure T is an effort to increase our city sales tax by one-half cent, bringing us in line with most other cities in Monterey County. Currently,...
Funny Papers Again Column | Not Feeling Grounded? Go Barefootin’ and See What Happens
No matter how I may wish to deny I am old, at two years and seven decades it is nonetheless a fact and, having never been old before, I am unrehearsed for the role. I am not alone in that realization, evidenced by how...
Letter to the Editor | Remembering Sgt Kenedy
To the Editor:
I was unable to attend last Wednesday’s vigil for Sgt. Kenedy, and would like to add my tribute by means of this letter.
On Friday, March 21, a group of concerned people began holding signs on the corner of 101 and Broadway to...
Guest Column | Men’s Health: Strategies for Prioritizing Wellness in Today’s World
June is Men’s Health Month, a perfect time to focus on men’s health and to raise awareness about the importance of preventative health practices for men, boys, and their families.
In our fast-paced world, men’s health can often take a backseat. Men between the ages of...
Worthy to Print Column | How the Land Lies
Well, hello! Did you miss me last week? Yeah, I know that you need my column so you can have something to put on the bottom of your birdcage.
I could lie to you with some far-fetched excuse about why I missed the deadline, but...
Worthy to Print Column | Staying Busy
Do you like living in a small town? Oh say, like Gonzales or Soledad or any of the South County cities? I really love living here. I know just about everyone, and the people that I don’t know well enough to stop and talk...
