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March 7, 2026

Funny Papers Again Column | A Closed Park Has No Spark

This week’s headline is bit light-hearted, I thought it would help ease you folks into helping out with a situation here in Salinas Valley that for many is not a light subject at all. I am talking about the long closure of San Lorenzo...

Guest Column | Seismic Shifts: How the 2030 Seismic Mandate is Impacting California Hospitals

Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha
In response to the 1994 Northridge earthquake, California enacted stringent seismic safety standards for hospitals under the Alfred E. Alquist Hospital Facilities Seismic Safety Act. While crucial for ensuring the safety and functionality of hospitals during and after seismic events, this mandate has presented...

Worthy to Print Column: Wanna Ride?

Gosh, it seems just like yesterday, yet we find ourselves still being told to batten down the hatches as we still have a long way to go. Has it really only been eight months? Ah, but not to worry. The Federal Government is on...

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Local column by George Worthy

Letters to the Editor for Week of July 12

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].

Letter to the Editor: Fallen comrades deserve more respect

Editor's Note: We welcome Letters to the Editor of local and general interest to our readers. Letters should be typed and include the writer’s first and last name, home address and phone number for verification. No anonymous letters will be printed. Letters may be edited...

Adventure Abounds Column: Preparing for an Emergency

Do you have proper emergency preparation in place? The recent wildfires should be a reminder to everyone to have emergency plans ready. The idea is to be prepared, whether the threat is a wildfire, earthquake, flood, long-term power outage or some other widespread problem. A...

Guest Column | Cal State Monterey Bay, Recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Is Crucial for Developing the Workforce of Monterey County

Vanya QuiƱones
On a recent bright and warm Thursday afternoon, I strolled through our campus, surrounded by Folklorico dancers moving to lively music in their vibrant skirts, with ribbons woven into their braided hair. LatinƩ artists showcased their drawings, earrings and postcards. Students enjoyed free pupusas...

Worthy to Print Column | Getting Strong

As I begin this weekly addition to the greatest periodical in South Monterey County, I should warn you that some words might need explanation. OK, I can hear the mumbling. ā€œWhat is this wanna-be Hemingway talking about this week?ā€ That’s a fair question, so...

Funny Papers Again Column | Out With the Old, in With the New

Well, hello folks, I missed you all while attending to some matters that are all in order now, so I thought it a good time to return to the printed page. Before we get onto more current affairs, let me mention of few items...
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