Guest Column | How Decluttering, Donating and Shopping Sustainably Can Help Create a Fresh Start With Purpose in 2026
January has a way of reminding people that new beginnings are not only possible but powerful. The turn of the year brings that familiar mix of optimism and introspection, inspiring many to clear out the old, streamline their surroundings, and commit to living more...
Letters to the Editor | Published Nov. 27, 2019
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Worthy to Print Column | Itās Not Fair
Boy oh boy! How many times did I say that as a youth? I was third of four boys. It seemed that my Dad always favored the older two boys in almost every area as a youth. My oldest brother would get a new...
Guest Column | Bridging the Path to Equity in Monterey Bay Amid National Uncertainty
In Californiaās Monterey Bay region, residents face overlapping challenges that are crucial to creating an inclusive, prosperous community. Good jobs, health, education, broadband, affordable housing, accessible transportation, and climate resilience are interconnected needs that must be addressed with urgency and purpose.
In the wake of...
Funny Papers Again Column | A Parade, a Ballet, Books and a Bark in the Dark…
Tempest fugit. Thatās Greek, it translates to ātime fliesā in English and seems befitting usage as we are now into December and heading into a new year. Again, so soon. Or so it seems to me and probably to most of those whose majority...
Window on the World Column | Photographs and Memories
The best-made plans, as they say, are invariably subject to change. I had lots of projects in mind for the weekend ahead. Since I am working on a new book, I like to squeeze in some āme hoursā in my free time, stolen minutes...
Worthy to Print Column | Rollinā Down the River
Wow!! Itās already getting too hot to do yard work. At least that is the excuse I am going to use. I have to dodge my āBetter Halfā if the temperature is cool outside, but even she can see that summer is here. I...
Letter to the Editor | King City in Bloom Urges Voters to Support Measure T
To the Editor:
King City in Bloom urges you to vote yes on Measure T on Nov. 5. This is a 1/2-cent tax on sales that will apply to travelers as well as residents. In that way, the cost is spread to the people who...
Letters to the Editor for Week of July 12
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