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January 28, 2026

Worthy to Print Column | Make the Most of Your Regrets

Regrets? I’ve had a few. Old blue eyes, Frank Sinatra, sure knew how to say it better than me, but then he got to live his life ā€œMy Way.ā€ I have done a lot of things in my life. I got to thinking about...

Window on the World Column | Loving Our Vandura

When you are crawling toward 24 years of marriage and over 26 together, the fireworks are not always going off, unless the neighbor decides that the Fourth of July cannot come soon enough. You are mostly like two comfortable-ish chairs, grumbling about the thing...

Guest Review | Captivating Performances Shine in ā€˜The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at The Western Stage

The Hunchback tolling the bells of the ancient cathedral of Notre Dame is an image of timeless appeal. Salinas citizens will want to catch the current local iteration of Victor Hugo’s tale, ā€œThe Hunchback of Notre Dame,ā€ on The Western Stage at Hartnell College. This...

Guest Column | Why Drones and Advanced Air Mobility Are Crucial for California’s Economic Future

Tahra Goraya
California’s Central Coast and the broader statewide economy stand at the brink of a technological transformation driven by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, and advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies, such as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. These innovations, once...

Window on the World Column | The Full Moon

Lucy Jensen
When you start the week at the early morning water aerobics class at the Soledad pool, you go out the gate like a champ, rising to greatness like the very light itself coming up. There is nearly nothing as life enhancing as watching the...

Adventure Abounds Column | Adapting in Place

I’m excited to announce Sol Treasures is hosting a gallery of my photojournalism, and a meet the artist evening will happen this Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit is titled, ā€œThrough the Lens, Adapting in Place,ā€ and covers how the residents of...

Letter to the Editor | South Monterey County Needs Local Animal Shelter

To the Editor: South Monterey County has seen tremendous growth over the past few years. There are new housing developments in every city. There is an increase in shopping opportunities and all of this is good.Ā  But one area has not kept up with the growth....

Worthy to Print Column | Produce by George

George Worthy
They are ganging up on me as I sit here each week trying to bring something to this column that will capture your attention. I keep trying to find a way to start what I hope will, if not entertain, at least peak your...

Guest Column | Getting Back to School Safely

After being in distance learning mode most of the last school year, we are excited to have students, teachers and staff back together in our school communities. It’s something we’ve all missed deeply, and we understand how vital in-person teaching and learning is for...

Funny Papers Again Column | The Last Goodbye Is the Hardest

When I began writing this week’s column I had it in my mind, and in my notes, to cover high school stage productions, local law armory and a couple other short pieces. But, as the old saying goes, ā€œstuff happensā€ (paraphrased for publication) and...
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