Letter to the Editor | Support Measure T for a Brighter, Safer Future
To the Editor:
Join us in supporting public safety by voting yes on Measure T in the upcoming ballot measure.
By adding a second School Resource Officer to better support our schools, we ensure our children have dedicated support ā enhancing safety and helping to prevent...
Funny Papers Again Column | Some Old and New on a Sweep Through South County
I ventured up to Greenfield the other day with the intent of doing a quick scan of Oak Avenue and El Camino Real where sits, on the northwest corner, the old Ioppini Building, or the Beyer Building, or The Economy Market ā old-timers take...
Worthy to Print Column | Happy Birthday to Me
It appears as though His Highness has granted me another trip around the sun. I have a lot of trips at this point in my life. Thatās OK though. As long as Iām here as long as Betty White, who shares a birthdate with...
Funny Papers Again Column | Celebrity Sightings in South County
One of the favorite questions posted on social media is āWho is the most famous person you have ever met?ā; or some derivative thereof. Well, I have met many in my life, probably more than my share compared to the average life, but thatās...
Letter to the Editor | Recycling Event Brings Much-Needed Services to Lockwood
To the Editor:
The free Lockwood and San Lucas Community Drop-Off Event, recently provided by Waste Management and Monterey County, offered a huge bonus to our rural area.
Many services available in urban areas are not repeated rurally, largely because of higher costs and lower density....
Guest Column | Strong Mind, Strong Body: Why Menās Health Deserves Attention
While conversations around health are becoming more inclusive, many men still face social and internal pressures that discourage them from prioritizing their well-being. Menās Health Month, observed each June, aims to break down those barriers ā fostering honest dialogue, healthier habits, and proactive steps...
Guest Column | Itās National Get Organized Month ā The Perfect Time to Remove Clutter and Chaos
The new year offers a blank slate ā an opportunity to set things right, to change course and accomplish our goals. When we set New Year's resolutions, we are utilizing a very important concept called self-efficacy, which means that by virtue of aspiring to...
Letter to the Editor | Small Acts of Kindness
To the Editor:
Last week I wrote a guest column on the Western Flyer, the legendary boat that took John Steinbeck and Doc Ricketts to the sea of Cortez in 1940.
A reader pointed out it wasnāt all about community, that Carol Steinbeck helped a great...


















