Letters to the Editor | June 19, 2026 – Santa Cruz Sentinel
‘No one gave me anything’: Disagrees with housing op-ed Steve Pleich (“Housing is a human right” – Guest…
East Bay dining: How the Bay Area’s barbecue royalty celebrates a cookout
Growing up in the barbecue business, Dorcia White was rarely invited to cookouts. Her friends figured she was…
SF Giants swept in Miami, Devers objects to late pinch-runner
Sunday’s 2-1 loss in Miami locked up the Giants’ sixth sweep this season, already their most before an…
Susan Shelley: In California politics, extortion comes with a tax deduction – Daily Democrat
When Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff agreed to plead guilty in mid-May to three federal charges,…
San Jose: Make Music Day offers free performances for first day of summer
Sunday isn’t just the first day of summer and Father’s Day. It’s also Make Music Day, a nationwide…
Review: World cup favorite Shakira brings concert tour to San Jose
It’s World Cup time — and you know what that means, right? It’s also Shakira time. Yes, the…
Dan Walters: As ballot deadline nears, will California’s billionaire tax actually go to voters? – Daily Democrat
Early 20th-century political reformers such as Hiram Johnson saw the initiative process — placing measures on the ballot…
Review: World cup favorite Shakira brings concert tour to San Jose
It’s World Cup time — and you know what that means, right? It’s also Shakira time. Yes, the…
How lifelong learning helps older adults stay sharp and connected – Santa Cruz Sentinel
Wayne Lin feels most alive when writing poetry. Originally from Taiwan, Lin came to the United States in…
Is California home insurance cheap, considering the risks? – The Mercury News
California property owners can expect the nation’s steepest insurance premium hikes this year. Nevertheless, that surge will leave…
Padres pregame: A day off for Fernando Tatis Jr., Samad Taylor hitting leadoff
The Padres are a win away from a winning road trip. They’ll seek it without Fernando Tatis Jr.,…
In the Curator’s Words: In Oceanside, a look at the richly layered and diverse art of printmaking – San Diego Union-Tribune
In the Curator’s Words is an occasional series that takes a critical look at current exhibitions through the eyes…