Nothing holy about this war
After President Trump's military executed “Operation Midnight Hammer” June 22 of last year, he proclaimed that “Iran's nuclear facilities have been obliterated, and suggestions otherwise are fake news.”
So when the administration initiated “Operation Epic Fury” on Feb. 28 this year in conjunction with Israel...
Is the populist far-right beginning to lose support?
A shocking political event took place in Europe last month. On the strength of a 74% turnout—the largest in Hungary's history—prime minister Viktor Orban's 16 year tenure came to an abrupt end when opposition leader Peter Magyar and his Tisza party defied the odds...
H.R. 1 Threatens Central Coast’s Most Vulnerable
The Monterey Bay region has long stood as a place of resilience, hard work, and community care. From the agricultural fields to the neighborhoods of our cities and rural towns, our strength has always come from how we support one another, especially in times...
Don’t repeat the mistakes of 2009: Protect Medi-Cal dental benefits
This week, I stood before the California State Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health not only as the CEO of Dientes Community Dental Care, but as a voice for our 18,000 patients in Santa Cruz County—who rely on Medi-Cal for essential dental care.
My message was...
Mayor’s monthly update: Watsonville Municipal Airport inspiring curiosity and creating opportunities
Watsonville Municipal Airport is one of our community’s most unique assets.
While many people may think of airports simply as places where aircraft take off...
