Sara Rubin

There is a simple elegance to our democratic republic. The people elect leaders to represent them. Those electeds hear from constituents. Depending on what they hear, they may change course.

Sara Rubin here, with elections on my mind. That’s not because of all the attention to the Republican presidential primary and last night’s debate, but because of an election-related saga

After they were locked in a 2-2 split on Wednesday, Dec. 6, Soledad City Council reconvened at 3pm Friday, Dec. 8 to revisit the politically divisive question of how to

Sara Rubin here, after finishing an Americano and contemplating my empty cup. To eat it or not to eat it?

On a recent Thursday afternoon, The Hub at CSU Monterey Bay is buzzing. It’s a hybrid grocery store/thrift shop, and roughly a dozen students and a few staff members are

Sara Rubin here, thinking about one of the most painful divisive issues of our day. Opinions on Israel and Palestine differ widely, from extremes on both sides to disagreements in

Back in 2015, a grassroots group of Monterey County residents launched a campaign, originating with a desire to ban fracking in Monterey County. It was a preemptive effort, as fracking

One of the services that Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula provides is what you probably think of when you hear the name. Volunteers assemble to pick up meals,

“People who are carrying guns because they intend to commit some act of violence don’t want to be tracked down”

Why did the mountain lion cross Main Street in Oldtown Salinas?