Window on the World Column | The Atmospheric River
I love this time of year, when the āstorm windowā opens, the water possibilities increase ten-fold and the population of our desiccated West Coast becomes transfixed by weather and all her whims. āWe are on the storm watch,ā the forecaster whispers in spooky tones....
Letters to the Editor | Published Sept. 19, 2018
Letters to the Editor | Published Sept. 19, 2018
Worthy to Print Column: They can do it
When I was a young man ā oh, about 12 ā I wondered why we even had to go to school. I got along with all my classmates and even liked my teacher, but on a day when the sun was out and the...
Funny Papers Again Column | A Rant Twixt Two Random Thoughts
I donāt know the extremes to which one can go to be called a pacifist, so I donāt label myself one but do join the majority that eschews violence. I donāt like witnessing people fighting in anger, and Iām sure Iām not alone in...
Funny Papers Again Column | School Daze II
You will recall, dear readers, last week we left off with my reminisces of university days down in Southern California. I just read the piece in the Rustler, and while I canāt for the life of me figure how it would be interesting to...
Worthy to Print Column | Rollinā Down the River
Wow!! Itās already getting too hot to do yard work. At least that is the excuse I am going to use. I have to dodge my āBetter Halfā if the temperature is cool outside, but even she can see that summer is here. I...
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 | Vote YES on Measure T for a Brighter Future in King City
To the Editor:
Iām writing to encourage King City voters to vote YES on Measure T on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Measure T is an effort to increase our city sales tax by one-half cent, bringing us in line with most other cities in Monterey County. Currently,...
Guest Column | Restored Funding Needed for Rural Crime PreventionĀ
Farming is often thought of as a way of life and not just a job. Many California farm families have been living this life for generations ā and they want to continue the legacy, growing crops, raising livestock and supporting the communities and people...




















