Window on the World Column | The Road to San B
Ever wanted to live in the High Desert? Palmdale fence-to-fence with properties for sale. Large slabs of land, owner financing, free with a rebate, you name it. Bet you could get huge chunk for a really good price too! Two snags ā it would...
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...
Window on the World Column | The Masks Are Coming Off
The masks are coming off people; and what is apparent is what is underneath isnāt always that pretty. No one has been to the dentist in forever, beards are growing on the women and, even sadder, people have been hiding behind their masks for...
Worthy to Print Column | Murphyās Law
Have you ever heard of a guy named Edsel Murphy? He was not a politician or a doctor or any of the professions that are common. You may have heard the name, but perhaps you donāt know why it sounds so familiar. But whether...
Funny Papers Again Column | A Fading Miracle, an Outrage, and a Worthy Day
Have you ever been to Macyās? I mean THE Macyās, the flagship store on 34th Street on the island of Manhattan. A couple of decades ago, I had the opportunity to wander about New York Cityās boroughs, all but Staten Island, and of course...
Letter to the Editor | Correcting the Past
To the Editor:
I enjoyed reading the article on the SAVHA walking tour of downtown King City (āHistory Buffs,ā May 11). However, when people see something in print they assume it to be the way it was.Ā
The article said, āthe Reel Joy ⦠had a...
Window on the World Column | Honoring a Local Author
You know how it is when you are older and yet youāre still wanting to do everything? That would be me. I have the urge to consistently go and do all the time, but sometimes my body ā or, increasingly, my knee and hip...
Window on the World Column | The Shopping Cart
It was very late by the time we headed south for our annual shopping weekend in Paso Robles. There is something about traveling south that is always so relaxing, even during the very busy holiday weekends. As you leave King City behind, the valley...
Letter to the Editor: Making Improvements to King City
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