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February 10, 2026

Window on the World Column | Joining Other Olympians at the Pool

Lucy Jensen
ā€œI want that body!ā€ I said to the husband. We were watching the Olympic Swim Trials. Broad shoulders, muscles, I love it! It’s that time of year when people are stripping down, displaying their body-beautiful to the world, heading to the ocean or a...

Guest Column | Monterey County’s Historic Role in California’s 175 Years of Statehood

Colton Hall
This year marks the 175th anniversary of California’s admission into the United States, a milestone that invites all of us to reflect on the origins, values and aspirations of our Golden State. But it also offers a chance to celebrate the critical role that...

Worthy to Print Column | A Time for Reflection

George Worthy
I know we have a few more weeks to go, but I have to write when I have a thought or the week is lost. I thought this might be a good chance to discuss the season and some of the things that make...

Guest Column | The Healing Power of Food

Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha
When a person is in the hospital, their relationship with food takes on a new significance. It becomes a source of nourishment not just for the body but also for the spirit. A thoughtfully prepared meal can offer solace and provide a sense of...

Guest Column | Embracing Vitality: Essential Tips for Lifelong Health and Wellness

Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha
September is Healthy Aging Month, an ideal time to celebrate the positive aspects of aging and focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle that allows us to thrive at every age and stage of life. Healthy aging isn’t just about living longer; it's about fully enjoying...

Worthy to Print Column | Early Days…

George Worthy
A few weeks ago I asked you, dear readers, about your first memory. I wanted to know who might be reading my words and allow me to know how you might have grown up. No name, no address or anything really that you don’t...

Worthy to Print Column | Another Year Older

Well, I made it another year. Last Sunday was my birthday. Yeah, I made it another year. I am not a fan of celebrations about birthdays, at least at my age, but truly I love the day for the way folks say nice things...

Funny Papers Again Column | Fear and Loathing in America: The Grift Goes On

Steve Wilson
Because yesterday, Tuesday, March 19, was the Equinox, that happily makes this morning the first day of Spring and a long-established ritual assigned to this time of year is Spring Cleaning. In keeping with this What-Stays-What-Goes protocol, I have scrapped all my scraps. There...

Guest Column | Tackling the Commercial Property Crime Epidemic

As the once-owner of Salinas Valley Ford Truck Center in Salinas, I find myself grappling with a profound sense of loss and frustration. For more than three decades, our family business provided excellent service to the local community and government agencies. Then, in the blink of...

Funny Papers Again Column | My Purge of Unnoteworthy Notes Fell Short, so I Ad-Libbed the Ending

Steve Wilson
This column marks the end of compiled topics, both those on scraps of paper and whatever is on my cell phone, so don’t look for much in the way of content. Nonetheless, I am committed to this purge, so let me trot this stuff...
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