January 14, 2022 Nursing home under fire Special monitors sought to oversee Driftwood Health Care in Santa Cruz and 18 of sister operations in California on grounds of chronic understaffing, inadequate patient protections, inflated consumer ratings and false advertising
January 12, 2022 Barbara Shipnuck’s ‘indelible imprint’ First woman elected to the Board of Supervisors died Jan. 6. She left a legacy in healthcare and social issues
January 9, 2022 Sheriff oversight proposed in Monterey County Board of Supervisors authorizes exploration of proposal to create a watchdog board
January 8, 2022 A Dozen Stories from 2021 The most popular stories among VOMB readers were a blend of hard-hitting investigations, breaking news and evocative features. The stories spanned from South Monterey County to Big Sur, from Salinas to the Monterey Peninsula, and each of them gave voice to a variety of people and issues.
December 30, 2021 Meditations on Tennessee Ernie Ford’s hat The secret to colorful writing, and other useful tips
