Guest Column | Restored Funding Needed for Rural Crime Prevention
Farming is often thought of as a way of life and not just a job. Many California farm families have been living this life for generations — and they want to continue the legacy, growing crops, raising livestock and supporting the communities and people...
Funny Papers Again Column | The Wild Winds Usher in Pyotr Ilych and Walter Ted
It was almost exactly one o’clock in the afternoon on the first day of April when the window blinds in the studio began to move and that was the first indication that the Valley winds have once again arrived for their annual blow. It...
Window on the World Column | Grandmas Return to Vegas
This had been a long time in the making. The last time we did “Grandmas Gone Wild” in Vegas was only just post-pandemic and things were a little different back then. I’m not what you would call a gambler, per se, but I do...
Worthy to Print Column | We the People
Wow! Things are sure happening fast. By things I mean politics and the folks that claim that they are politicians. I just sat down to write my column this week and started getting a little concerned. I might point out that if you aren’t...
Window on the World Column | The Olden Days of Newsies — Part I
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 — it...
Window on the World Column | Best Nurse Ever
From a very young age, my baby girl had talked about going into nursing. When her auntie suggested that, maybe, vet school might be more up her alley, she responded that she could never work with animals; she loved them too much.
It was shortly...
Letter to the Editor | Moral Courage Needed in Political Leadership
To the Editor:
I have always been a strong advocate for separation of church and state, as established by the country’s founders in the U.S. Constitution.
The demarcation between church and state is blurred by morality. Myth mingles with faith to bring images of Archangel Michael...
Letter to the Editor | Making Your Energy System Safer and More Affordable
To the Editor:
At PG&E, we recognize that like many goods and services, energy prices are increasing. Those increases are helping build a safe, reliable and clean energy system to protect you and your family and meet the future energy needs of this community.
For example, in the South Bay and Central Coast...
Funny Papers Again Column | What Is the Problem With No Problem?
I have always been a reader. Back in the Paper Age people had a set of books in their homes which was known as an encyclopedia; comprised of two Greek words meaning “complete education.” They were a very comprehensive resource used by millions for...
