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March 7, 2026

Funny Papers Again Column | Soapbox Rants 1 and 2, With an Offer to End With

Steve Wilson
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 | The Dog Noodles and Other Sad Stories

Something just crept up inside my tiny brain and said, ā€œOh, you have vacation coming up next month with a lot of moving parts. Maybe you should check on some of those pieces?ā€ I do listen these days when the female intuition kicks in,...

Letter to the Editor | Advocating Love Over Fear

To the Editor: Thank you Rustler columnist Steve Wilson for using your platform to examine the pressing issues facing us in real time. Your words of March 27, in the middle of what Christians across the world celebrate as Holy Week, remind us that all...

Letter to the Editor | New Legislation Would Help Curb Police Brutality

To the Editor: During the summer of 2020, many protests for racial justice and civil rights erupted all over the country. Many of these protests were an ongoing series of street demonstrations calling out police brutality and racism that tragically highlighted the murder of George...

Window on the World Column | Never Too Old

Lucy Jensen
I first tried yoga about a month ago. I am not necessarily proud of that fact. Over the years, so many friends and family have counseled me to try it, give it a go, open up my mind to the possibilities. Even my mother...

Worthy to Print Column | Decisions, Decisions

Do you have grandchildren? I am blessed with two wonderful grandchildren and one great-grandson. I love it when they come over and I can dazzle them with my stories of where I have been and what I have done. I also keep a little...

Guest Column | Let’s Remain Vigilant, But Don’t Neglect Your Health

Even as Covid-19 vaccinations roll out across the country, the daily threat from this virus remains — especially in rural areas such as South Monterey County. We all need to remain vigilant, with a strict adherence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

Funny Papers Again Column | ā€˜One Ticket for Greenfield, Please.’ ā€˜ER, Which One?’

Steve Wilson
I don’t believe I am alone in thinking the last two Funny Papers Again columns were just not necessary. While like most citizens, I have personal positions regarding the present political atmosphere in America, but that does not mean I should use space in...

Guest Column: City of King’s efforts to maintain a balanced budget

The City of King conducts a citywide survey every two years to get feedback from the public on customer satisfaction and to help prioritize the use of available resources. The City recently completed tabulating the results of the 2020 survey and the highest priority...

Worthy to Print Column | Growing Up in a War Zone

George Worthy
Veterans Day is the 11th day of November. If you see a veteran or love the way we live, just say ā€œThank you!ā€ Just remember, it’s because of veterans that we can live in a free country. The following is a continuing story of...
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