Window on the World Column | The Olden Days of Newsies ā 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 ā it...
City to expand after-school expanded learning program
Commentary by Steve Adams, City Manager, King City
Worthy to Print Column | Merry Christmas!
I donāt get to say that very often; OK, maybe once a year. However, this year I get to say it more than most people. Thereās a reason for that ā this time of year I want to make sure there isnāt coal in...
Guest Column | Protecting the Heart of Californiaās Workforce: The Urgent Need for CSU Funding Solutions
Californiaās investment in education has created one of the most impressive higher education systems in the U.S. with the California State University, University of California and California Community Colleges. Together, Californiaās colleges and universities make up 12% of full-time equivalent enrollment in higher education...
Window on the World Column | Time to Reflect
Itās that time of year; nearly the end of the year, another 12 months in the vault of my life. As I flick back through my diary of the past months, I am amazed by how much was jammed into most hours of each...
Funny Papers Again Column | Allās Fair in Loveān the Fair War
(NOTE: After completing this column, I was informed there will not be a talent show at this yearās Salinas Valley Fair, but Iām going with this anyhoo. āSCW)
If the title of this weekās Funny Papers Again confuses or confounds you, then think how I...
Letter to the Editor: We Must Hold School Board Accountable
Editor's Note: We welcome Letters to the EditorĀ of local and general interest to our readers. Letters should be typed and include the writerās first and last name, home address and phone number for verification. No anonymous letters will be printed. Letters may be edited...
Letter to the Editor | SMCRWF Thanks Community for Support
To the Editor:
On behalf of the members of the Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated, I would like to sincerely thank everyone for the unbelievable generosity and support we received for our annual Salad Bar Scholarship Luncheon, which was held on Friday, April 25.
We...
Worthy to Print Column | Iāve Got a Feeling
You ever wake up in a funk? When I awoke this morning, I had the terrible feeling of doom. I donāt know why I felt this way, but it seemed as though I wouldnāt make it through the day, and not making it through...






















