Window on the World Column | Boy Town
It started off as a nice offer from the husband. āHe can come and stay with us for a while!ā We were talking about our friendās 21-year-old son. They live in the U.K. I never thought it would happen, really didnāt. āWhat a nice...
Letters to the Editor | Published Jan. 8, 2020
Editor's Note: We welcome Letters to the Editor of local and general interest to our readers. Letters should be typed and include the writerās first and last name, home address and phone number for verification. No anonymous letters will be printed. Letters may be edited...
Guest Column | Salad and Silicon: A Chance to Coexist
The approval of a plan by the California Redistricting Commission, which includes splitting Jimmy Panettaās 20th Congressional District into two congressional, assembly and state senate entities, has failed communities across California with its inherent refusal to recognize the unique identities of the districts involved....
Window on the World Column | Mermaids at the Local Pool
It was well over a year ago that I found myself completely disgusted with myself. After a period of holiday debauchery, I could not believe the paunch in front of me. It was mine; all mine. Fortunately, my bathroom mirror only showed as far...
Worthy to Print Column | Just My Opinion
Today as I sit down to put my thoughts to paper, I am very troubled, maybe even frightened. I speak of the current political situation in our nationās capital. I donāt suppose I need to reiterate the situations that are occurring. All you have...
Funny Papers Again Column | Random Trivia, New Words, a Short Tutorial and Some Local History
āThere are so many varieties of apples, that if you ate a new one everyday it would take you 20 years to try them all.ā āThe day you were born and the day you die are the only two days in your life lasting...
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].
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 | Silent Warriors
To the Editor:
Today I read about an upcoming ceremony for veterans who served in Vietnam.
Unlike other military members in previous wars, they were not given a heroās welcome upon their return.
Now, 50 years after their homecoming, the Vietnam War Commemoration is honoring veterans with...
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...





















