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Marc Pimentel, Faris Sabbah and Dori Rose Inda, March 29: Attacks on unions undermine community healthcare

Unions have been a path to economic security for many Americans and in particular, have ensured those benefits reach minority workers.

Movie Review: 'The Circle' disappoints, rightfully thuds in box office

“The Circle” is possibly the most disappointing movie I’ve seen this year. It’s a perfect example of a film that asks a great question but doesn’t ever follow through on the ideas and answers that follow. It’s also a great example of how smart moviegoers

For the Love of Flicks: Summer '18 stacked with interesting movies

I would say the summer blockbuster season usually begins on the first weekend of May, but the last two weeks have been filled with duds and small independent flicks. There was no way I was going to watch “Breaking In” or “Life of the Party” last weekend — I think I’ve had my fill of Melissa McCarthy playing the same “aw-shucks-look-at-miserable-me-fall-off-of-things” role. So here’s my look ahead at the upcoming summer movie season.

Letters to the Editor, Sept. 7

Letters to the Editor, Sept. 7, 2018

Nourishing Today, Building Tomorrow: The Next Chapter of Our Food Bank

For more than 50 years, our community has demonstrated what’s possible when neighbors care for one another.  Through floods, emergencies, economic downturns and a global pandemic, our Santa Cruz County neighbors have consistently shown up to ensure that no one faces hunger alone.  Today, we are...

True and real

Jay Shinseki Watsonville
MEMO FROM REV. SHINSEKI “A human being, his material possessions, and his surroundings are merely shadows of his mind. However, this Truth cannot be understood by an ignorant person who thinks the thought that things exist everlastingly or that things become completely extinct. These two...

Letters to the Editor Dec. 31-Jan. 6

PVUSD board was right to make cuts when they did Brandon Diniz has written an impassioned guest Sentinel editorial; but he left out details on why the expediency, the reason for the cutbacks, and the continual disruption. The District is required to submit their proposed budget...

Letters to the Editor, June 22

Letters to the Editor, June 22, 2018

On my mind, July 8: Are you listening?

I want to talk about a few pieces of music that have been life-changers for me. As I’ve mentioned in a few columns in the R-P, I studied music at the university, which gave me a running start into the world of classical music, meaning Mozart, Bach, Beetho

It’s time for truth

At the beginning of the year, I made a promise to myself that I would write more editorials about issues that are impacting our city—something that has been lacking in my first two years as Managing Editor. But as much as I would like...
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Aptos duo awarded top honors for stellar play on the pitch...

Aptos High seniors Ivan Zavala and Daniel Lozano each were recognized as two of the top players in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League...