Funny Papers Again Column | Is It Reporting or Opining? That Is the Question
āDonāt bite the hand that feeds youā is an old adage most of us have heard with full understanding of its meaning. It only makes sense, providing one has any sense, to refrain from damaging that which makes survival possible. Now, after reading the...
Funny Papers Again Column | To Vote, or Not to Vote ⦠That Is the Real Question
A recent article in the latest Rustler and Tribune editions informs of upcoming voting changes in the city of Greenfield (āDistrictwide Elections on the Horizon,ā March 24) and I thought I would take a few inches of newsprint to offer some opinions on the...
Window on the World Column | Go Dolphins!
If you happen to be at the Soledad Pool (or, more correctly the Soledad-Mission Recreation District) at about 6 a.m., you will see Coach Tessa and her student athletes. Mostly I catch sight of them when I am racing in for water aerobics at...
Funny Papers Again Column | Dreams Only Exist When Asleep; When Is It Time to Wake Up?
A couple of weeks ago I said I was going to steer clear of any political stuff; but a writer writes what is in the head and the heart. So, contrary to my words, here goes.
The arguments pro and con addressing the issue of...
Letter to the Editor | King Cityās Architectural Gem
To the Editor:
Recently, I was reading the extensive Wikipedia Art Deco history website. In it, I was pleasantly surprised to see a photo of King Cityās Stanton Auditorium featured as one of only four examples of āLate Decoā architecture.
Like so many things, you can...
Letters to the Editor for Week of April 26
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 | Deadly Force at School
To the Editor:
One of the default solutions offered for countering an active shooter in a school is arming teachers. Thus, ensuring that āthe schoolā can push back on an intruder rapidly and lethally.
At first glance, this solution rings true; but is it really? Like...
Guest Column | Modern Technology, Modern Spaces: Mee Memorialās Commitment to South Monterey County
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, itās important to feel safe,...
Funny Papers Again Column | Four States, Four Days: There and Back Again
Gambling casinos are sad places. That is the conclusion I have come to after walking through a couple of them yesterday. As I write this, I am in Room 1207 in the Virgin River Casino in Mesquite, Nev. Out my window to the east...
Guest Column | The Gift of Service to Others Can Be the Most Meaningful and Valuable
As 2023 comes to a close and I reflect on what seems to have been a whirlwind of a year, it is clear that our community has much to be grateful for. We have faced many challenges together over the years. Yet, I continue...




















