Worthy to Print Column | Take Your Shot
Big day today! It’s my favorite mother-in-law’s birthday. Nelda has reached a milestone and my favorite bride has, along with some favorite friends, taken her over to the Peninsula to slam down a couple of milkshakes to celebrate the fact that she can still...
Letter to the Editor | King City Must Consider Long-term Impacts of New Grocery Store
To the Editor:
I am one of many UFCW Local 5 members who live and work in our community. We understand that competition can be healthy and that growth is inevitable. However, the City of King has failed to even consider the long-term impacts that...
Window on the World Column | The Marvel of a Vaccine
It was 2020 and, like a champ, I had the flu and the pneumonia vaccination in one foul swoop. It was recommended for us folks of a certain age. We weathered mild side effects from both shots, and I didn’t get either virus. Result…...
Guest Column | King City’s Efforts to Address Youth Violence
A major priority of the City of King is to end youth violence. In 2016, a community task force developed the City’s Comprehensive Plan to End Youth violence. The plan was implemented in 2017 and shootings decreased from 64 during the period of 2015...
Window on the World Column | Class Act — To the End
It was one of those defining moments. Near reminiscent of the morning we watched one and then two towers collapse; when we got the news Diana died in a car crash. Not apocalyptic like that, but still shocking and time-defining. The newsflash came across...
Letter to the Editor | Supervisor’s Support Critical in Advancing Broadband Infrastructure
To the Editor:
The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) — the voice of California’s 58 Counties — would like to thank Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo for his strong leadership in supporting Broadband for All in the California State Budget.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed...
Worthy to Print Column | Happy New Year
I hope that your Christmas was as nice as mine. Just about everyone I am related to came by the house to wish everyone good tidings. Of course, it is always nice to see my kids and their kids, and even their kids. As...
Letter to the Editor: Changing His Tone
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