Worthy to Print Column | Pants on Fire
Liar, liar, pants on fire! Have you ever heard those biting words as a child? Maybe it was just a schoolyard taunt by someone you didnāt get along with. Perhaps it was a case of āThe dog ate my homework.ā And your teacher was...
Funny Papers Again Column | A Skater, A Dancer and in Loco Parentis
Way back in the mid-60s when just a lad in Greenfield, I owned a āskurfboardā; you read that correctly, a skurfboard. This was one of, if not the, earliest skateboards sold to an unaware public. The name an obvious combination of āskateā and āsurf,ā...
Guest Column | Bill Strengthens āBuy Americanā 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 | More Than Making a Living
My father could always be counted on for the difficult questions. āDo you make any money at it?ā he enquired of my book writing habit. āI try not to lose money!ā was my response. And, to be honest, I never do that kind of...
Guest Column | Mind Matters: Utilizing the Power of Self-Care for Mental Well-Being
In a world where stressors abound and demands seem never-ending, taking care of oneself is not just a luxury but a necessity. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and although we should prioritize every aspect of our health year-round, this is a month to...
Guest Column | Federal Policies Will Cripple Regional Economy
There is no doubt that the agriculture industry dominates the Monterey Bay region. Agriculture generates a substantial portion of direct economic output, and has a significant number of jobs directly related. It is the leading industry in Monterey and San Benito counties and within the top five...
Worthy to Print Column | Gonzales Continues to Shine
To be honest, I had to sit down and figure out how long ago I moved my family to Gonzales. Iām not going to guess, as I know it has been at least 30 years or more. I loved this town as soon as...
Letter to the Editor | Making Your Energy System Safer and More Affordable
To the Editor:
At PG&E, we recognize that like many goods and services, energy pricesāÆare increasing. Those increases are helping build aāÆsafe,āÆreliableāÆand cleanāÆenergy system toāÆprotect you and your family and meetāÆthe future energy needs of this community.
For example, in the South Bay and Central Coast...






















