Funny Papers Again Column | Writing This Column Is a Pain in the Neck
One of the first things one learns when writing a column is that the title is important; words must be chosen that catch readersā attention and insure further reading. Iām betting it worked well this week; but I hope only for this week because...
Guest Column | Salinas Valley Recycles Is Changing ā Always
Iād like to start this piece with a quote: āIn 2023, we must come together again in partnership for the planet. Businesses, governments and civil society are equally responsible for taking action against the climate crisis and lighting the spark to accelerate change towards...
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...
Worthy to Print Column | Proud to Be an American
Itās been over a year since we have been locked into our homes and out of our schools and restaurants. I hope by now you are armored up by the vaccine. Do you feel any safer? I donāt seem to feel any better as...
Funny Papers Again Column | Diagonals and Rounds and Painted Walls
As reported in last weekās edition of the Rustler, the City of King has altered the direction of parking on a section of Broadway as a means of providing a safer downtown environment. All the ins and outs of this trial run can be...
Letter to the Editor: Delightful Banners
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...
Guest Column | Empowering South County Youth for a Healthier Future
A few months ago, I attended a dedication ceremony at the Darlene Acosta Youth Center at Sun Street Centers in King City to celebrate the completion of the Rotary Student Lounge. Mee Memorial Healthcare System is highly committed to supporting the health and well-being...
Letter to the Editor | Trumpās Policies and Actions Raise Alarm
To the Editor:
I wrote two letters to the Rustler/Tribune on April 2, 2025, and Nov. 6, 2025. I wrote about fascism, totalitarian government and dictatorship. We are there.
Trump has started a civil war with Stephen Millerās 3,000 arrests quota per day. Trump did good...
Letter to the Editor | Faith and Action Urged on Ash Wednesday
To the Editor:
Today is Ash Wednesday, the day Christians are reminded they will return to the dust from which their sacred teachings say they come.
Those teachings also tell them to do justice and let the oppressed go free. āYou shall be called the repairer...


















