Letter to the Editor | Firework Abusers Should Face Harsher Punishment
To the Editor:
With the passing of another Fourth of July āholiday,ā other pet owners, veterans and myself can breathe another sigh of relief. Well, except that the Fourth of July āholidayā now seems to last a good month, as the selfish and irresponsible among...
Window on the World Column | No Doubting the Universe
āNo doubt the universe will unfold as it should,ā I tell my husband (sort of citing my favorite poem āDesiderataā). This was after we returned home from our neighborās place up the hill. Most times you go to neighboring homes and receive tomatoes or...
Guest Column | Healthy Habits Create Healthy Families
March is National Nutrition Month, an excellent time to examine your eating habits and make small incremental changes that will positively impact your health for the long term.
We all know that life can be busy and stressful at times. Itās easy to fall into...
Guest Column | Greenfieldās Speech and Debate Program Deserves to be Treated Fairly
On Dec. 18, 2020, the Competitive Speech and Debate Program at Greenfield High School was canceled. By eliminating this program, the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District Board of Education is depriving students of critical college scholarship opportunities. Perhaps more disturbing are...
Letter to the Editor | Vote Yes on Measure T for Our Community
To the Editor:
Dear residents, your support is crucial for our cityās future. Measure T is a vital sales tax measure designed to continue the progress weāve made in enhancing our infrastructure, expanding recreational opportunities and improving our safety.
By voting yes on Measure T, youāll help...
Guest Column | Grateful for All the Memories
This sports edition is my last as a writer for New SV Media. Throughout the past 30 years I have been fortunate to have the best seat in the house for hundreds of high school and youth sporting events. While I will miss creating...
Guest Column | Monterey County Free Librariesā 5 Things to Celebrate in October
Happy October! We have officially entered fall in October, the best time of the year, and here are things we are celebrating this month.
1. The Inktober Challenge! During the month of October, we challenge anyone and everyone to pick up a pen or pencil...
Window on the World Column | Some of Our Angels Have Four Paws
News changes so quickly in this fast-paced world of ours. Yesterdayās disasters are but a vague memory today for those of us lucky enough to not be a part of them.
We were headed to Chatsworth on the edge of LA to go and see...
Funny Papers Again Column | My Efforts to Outsmart Hercule ā and Two Blasts From the Past
I am attempting to solve a mystery before a world-famous detective, once again, solves it. The task is not an easy one, but I feel I am up to it given my years of experience; reading experience, that is. I have for more years...



















