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Farmworker victory ending use of “El Cortito” 50 years ago provides empowering lesson
Landmark legal case banning short-handled hoe improved the health and safety of so many across California.
Opinion: It’s past time to induct Jim Plunkett into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
San Jose native, Stanford and Raiders star is one of 31 senior players in contention for the Class of 2025
Luis Alejo, Guest Commentary: Introducing local youth to county government, law and policy
Preparing the next generation of leaders in county government was the primary reason why I created the Monterey County Young Supervisors Program in 2017. I wanted a method to utilize my...
Commentary: Unfinished county business continues into the new year
Our unfinished county business will continue into this new year.
Luis A. Alejo, Guest Commentary: Let’s bring a veterans home to the Monterey Bay area
I recognize that trying to establish a new Veterans Home in California will be a long, difficult journey, but we must start somewhere.
Guest commentary, Luis Alejo: Transportation Agency navigated 2020 with hope and resiliency
It would be an understatement to say that 2020 has been a difficult year. By all standards, our world seems to have been turned upside down. From the small things...
Guest commentary: Empower your commmunity by filling out 2020 census
The critically important 2020 Census count may end on Sept. 30 and it’s imperative to get everyone counted during these remaining days. Salinas is currently only at 60.2 percent of...
Luis Alejo, Guest Commentary: Farmworkers essential for our food supply during crisis
During these challenging times combating the spread of COVID-19, we’re seeing so many local courageous people step up to care of each other in our communities. From first responders and...
Fundraising effort to honor 5 fallen county veterans
Monday our nation will once again remember and honor all those brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country in the armed forces....
Guest commentary: South Monterey County courthouse must have priority
Just last month, California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye made access to justice, including physical access to our courts, a cornerstone of her state of the judiciary speech delivered...