Funny Papers Again Column | What Would JR Sing to Leaders Today?
Back in 1980, I spent a couple hours with an American icon, a man whose music struck chords across a wide swath of the nation and at times insinuated itself into the political discussion. He came from a small, rural part of Arkansas, born...
Guest Column | King Cityās Budget and Financial Plan
King City Council recently adopted the Cityās new Biennial Budget for FY 2021-22 / FY 2022-23. The total proposed City budget is $24,087,756 in FY 2021-22 and $18,538,906 in FY 2022-23. Of these amounts, the total proposed General Fund is $8,766,374 in FY 2021-22...
Worthy to Print Column | Sweet Tooth
Do you have a favorite candy bar? I know that doesnāt open up conversation that is important. I mean, itās important, but probably just to me. I love candy, all kinds of candy. The other reason I ask is that Iām really wondering if...
Funny Papers Again Column | On the Road With Steven C. Wilson
Some years back, not so very many, I was prepared to say that I had done all the traveling my pocketbook would allow and I was content with that until in October of last year an opportunity arose, to wit: money. I had set...
Guest Review | Captivating Performances Shine in āThe Hunchback of Notre Dameā at The Western Stage
The Hunchback tolling the bells of the ancient cathedral of Notre Dame is an image of timeless appeal. Salinas citizens will want to catch the current local iteration of Victor Hugoās tale, āThe Hunchback of Notre Dame,ā on The Western Stage at Hartnell College.
This...
Guest Column | Letās Not Neglect Our Real Hearts This February
We all live in a brainiac world, to be sure, but the heart remains the emotional, spiritual center of our being. Itās still such a symbol of love and emotion, with our language sprinkled with metaphors invoking the heart as the source of empathy,...
Funny Papers Again Column | The Old and the New on Mildred Avenue
The history of King City High School Auditorium, home of the Robert Stanton Theater, is pretty much known to most residents of South County, and of those who are unaware of its significance they will probably come across this knowledge sometime in their lifetimes....
Worthy to Print Column | Goinā to the Dogs
āHoney, did you forget to write your column?ā She uses the tone of voice that brings me back to earth from my revere. I had been sitting here staring at the blinking reminder that I wasnāt doing what I knew I had to do....
Opinion | King City hosts 2nd annual District Watch block parties
Commentary by Steve Adams, City Manager, King City





















