Letters to the Editor for Week of June 7
South County Newspapers welcome Letters to the Editor of fewer than 400 words. Submit all letters with the writer's name and contact information to [email protected].
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...
Guest Column | Monterey County Free Librariesā 5 Things to Celebrate in February 2026
Happy February! In February, we have Valentineās Day, Presidentās Day and so many things to celebrate.
1. February is one of our favorite months because it is also Library Loverās Month! Do you love your library? There are many ways to show your library love....
Window on the World Column | Grandmas Gone Wild
With the world starting to reopen, we were hoping to have a bit of a newsie reunion. Several of us from the newspaper industry had remained friends over the years, enabled by the easiness of social media and genuine friendships that survived the test...
Window on the World Column | My Big Birthday
It was likely about half a century since I had even paused at the bend of that place. It was created as a playground in the 1920s by Ogilvie, a Scottish barrister, this watery wonderland boating lake, which was inspired by his friend JM...
Letter to the Editor | King City Must Consider Long-term Impacts of New Grocery Store
To the Editor:
I am one of many UFCW Local 5 members who live and work in our community. We understand that competition can be healthy and that growth is inevitable. However, the City of King has failed to even consider the long-term impacts that...
Guest Column | Your Holiday Health Survival Guide: Balance, Wellness and Joy
The holiday season brings excitement, but it can also disrupt our routines and make it easy to let healthy habits slip. With travel, parties and shopping, itās common for our usual health practices to take a backseat.
One of the biggest challenges in December is...
Letter to the Editor | Great Fair Coverage of Short Track Race
To the Editor:
This time last year I wrote to express my disappointment that the Rustler had not given the Ricky Graham Memorial Short Track Race any coverage; not one word, not one photo.
You published my letter and in an Editorās Note explained that you...
Worthy to Print Column: Being a Father
I have been many things in my life, but without a doubt being a father was the hardest and yet the most rewarding. My daughter suffered my teaching as I had grown up in a home of men. I guess all children need discipline,...
Guest Column | 5 Things for September from Monterey County Free Libraries
1. September is Library Card sign-up month. Your library is a place that welcomes all and provides programs and services all year round to help community members learn, grow, play or relax. Make sure you visit your library to get a library card! It...





















