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January 30, 2026

Window on the World Column: The books that made me

One of my earliest memories was my mother’s voice. I was on her lap and she was reading to me. We were likely in our cottage by the sea with a fire blazing in the hearth. She had a good strong reading voice with...

Guest Column | Modern Technology, Modern Spaces: Mee Memorial’s Commitment to South Monterey County

Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha
At Mee Memorial, our mission has always been clear: to provide the highest quality healthcare to the South Monterey County community, with expertise, compassion, and a focus on the patient experience. We know that when people come to a hospital, it’s important to feel safe,...

Funny Papers Again Column | A Little Insider’s Look at Fair Performers and Why Rick Isn’t in This Column

Steve Wilson
So, another Fair has rolled into town and out again. And it was a good one, at least for me. It is the reason this column may fall well short of the usual 1,000 words. I have enough notes and ideas that if combined...

Worthy to Print Column | Family Is the Greatest Treasure

Wow! Has it been a week already? Do you find that it seems like time is rushing by while we wonder if we should wear a mask to go to buy groceries? What have we learned in these crazy times? I mean, we knew...

Letter to the Editor | Spongebob Saves Bikini Bottom!

To the Editor: Sol Treasures, our anchor for the arts in South County, again has a musical show to share with you all — ā€œThe Spongebob Musical.ā€ I applaud the work of Director Jeff Hinderscheid, Choreographer Beau Rodriguez, Musical Director Isaac Rodriguez and all the backstage...

Worthy to Print Column | Special Times

George Worthy
What a week in the Salinas Valley! First, I want to mention the service for Francis Rubbo held last week at Eden Valley in Soledad. I bring this up first as it was a very sweet and solemn ceremony. As Commander of the American...

OPINION: April activities arrive

Local column by Joanne Banuelos

Funny Papers Again Column | Will America’s Past Dictate America’s Future?

We have just celebrated this country’s 246th birthday, a new country born with the words ā€œWe the people of the United States of America ā€¦ā€; this was the first time the name appeared to the world. This new country was democratically governed, economically capitalistic...

Guest Column | Bill Strengthens ā€˜Buy American’ Policies for School Meal Purchases

California farmers and food processors grow and produce a bounty of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts utilizing the highest food safety, environmental and labor standards in the world. Consequently, the food produced is of the highest quality for consumers and a source of great...

Window on the World Column | Tucker the Wonder Dog

Lucy Jensen
I first saw him in the back pages of the Auto Shopper — yes, a car magazine. If you are an animal lover, you just cannot help yourself. You are always looking for the animals, whether or not you can actually accommodate said animals,...
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