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January 15, 2026

Worthy to Print Column | Music, the Great Unifier

George Worthy
You know, it is tough to find good music. When was the last time you were serenaded by a professional artist? Yesterday, my beautiful bride surprised me with a serenade at the Golden State Theater over in Monterey. The star of the show was...

Worthy to Print Column | Make It Cool

I have been watching our local politicians as they try to govern the unruly County of Monterey. One week the county supervisors said they wanted to make everyone outside and in wear a mask to cut down on the rate of transmission of this...

Worthy to Print Column | Everywhere a Sign

Is it over? Can we come out yet? Have all the candidates finished telling us what we want or need or what we have to tithe to the campaign? What a long trip it has been from when they were persecuting Mr. Trump until...

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 prices are increasing. Those increases are helping build a safe, reliable and clean energy system to protect you and your family and meet the future energy needs of this community. For example, in the South Bay and Central Coast...

Funny Papers Again Column | A New, Bright Street and an Old, Dark Ballet

Steve Wilson
If I were to offer up a descriptive sentence regarding the city’s newly upgraded main thoroughfare, it would be peppered with adjectives leading to superlatives and culminating with comparatives; i.e. ā€œLike the revitalization seen in Old Town in Salinas, the City of King is...

Guest Column | Mee Memorial Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Key Message to South County Women

Rena Salamacha
In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Mee Memorial Healthcare System is educating South Monterey County residents about the disease and the potentially life-saving screening available locally. Breast cancer can take years to develop, yet women rarely have symptoms in the early stages....

Guest Column | How Decluttering, Donating and Shopping Sustainably Can Help Create a Fresh Start With Purpose in 2026

Goodwill donations
January has a way of reminding people that new beginnings are not only possible but powerful. The turn of the year brings that familiar mix of optimism and introspection, inspiring many to clear out the old, streamline their surroundings, and commit to living more...

Funny Papers Again Column | Me and Mee, Again: A Tough Time for Both of Us

Steve Wilson
It all started about three weeks ago with a stiffening of the neck that while a minor bother for a few days to within a few hours the pain became severe enough that I could not swivel my head side-to-side more than a few...

Funny Papers Again Column | House Sweet House?

Somewhere along the line I am sure I mentioned that I have lived and worked in different locales spread across the country and as such there are memorable episodes, one of which came to mind recently so I thought I would share it. I...

Funny Papers Again Column | Let Your Grad and My Grad Be Happy but Vigilant

Last week I submitted a few words regarding seniors who are on their way to higher education, with an addendum about financing college after the initial scholarship monies are expended. I did not have enough space at that time to add anymore to the...
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