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January 26, 2026

Funny Papers Again Column | ā€˜If It Keeps on Rainin’, the Levee’s Gonna Break’

Many of you, or some of you, or heck maybe none of you will, recognize the title of today’s column as the opening lyrics of the song ā€œThe Levee’s Gonna Breakā€ made popular by Led Zeppelin in 1971 (actually it is a re-working of...

Window on the World Column | The Sparkly Glasses

Lucy Jensen
On the occasion of my sister’s 50th birthday — were she still alive — I was up in San Francisco with my friend. I really struggled with the fact that sister should be celebrating her big milestone birthday with the world who loved her,...

Letter to the Editor | Firework Abusers Should Face Harsher Punishment

To the Editor: With the passing of another Fourth of July ā€œholiday,ā€ other pet owners, veterans and myself can breathe another sigh of relief. Well, except that the Fourth of July ā€œholidayā€ now seems to last a good month, as the selfish and irresponsible among...

Worthy to Print Column | One Man’s Junk Is Another Man’s Treasure

George Worthy
I spent most of the day on Saturday cleaning out my garage, and I don’t know if I will finish before the weekend is over. Funny how I keep watching the detritus get taller and taller. I keep telling myself that I will be...

Letter to the Editor | Correcting the Past

To the Editor: I enjoyed reading the article on the SAVHA walking tour of downtown King City (ā€œHistory Buffs,ā€ May 11). However, when people see something in print they assume it to be the way it was.Ā  The article said, ā€œthe Reel Joy … had a...

Worthy to Print Column | Trying Something New

George Worthy
Today seems like it might be a little different than most Sundays; there is an Artichoke Festival. This year it is in Monterey instead of Castroville. I was going to accompany my bride and her friends and go with them, but I needed to...

Guest Column | Tackling the Commercial Property Crime Epidemic

As the once-owner of Salinas Valley Ford Truck Center in Salinas, I find myself grappling with a profound sense of loss and frustration. For more than three decades, our family business provided excellent service to the local community and government agencies. Then, in the blink of...

Letter to the Editor | Weekly Gatherings to Amplify ā€˜We the People’

To the Editor: Thanks to the Rustler for publishing last week’s letter explaining why a group of concerned people gathered Friday night at the King City sign. We were standing against increasing authoritarianism in our government, and the dismantling of many services regular people rely...

Guest Column | Gifts Help Re-Confirm or Establish a Connection With Others

Rena Salamacha
Because it’s officially the season of giving, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on some precious gifts I’ve witnessed as CEO of Mee Memorial Healthcare System. A present of presence As its name implies, our amazing Service League is the driving force behind an...

Letter to the Editor | Protect Critical Funding to Safeguard Local Healthcare Services

To the Editor: As the CEO of Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS), I am writing to share an important concern that could have serious consequences for our hospital and clinics and the community we serve. There is growing discussion about potential cuts to Medicare and...
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