Letters to the Editor

Target to Displace Small Businesses As residents of Felton we, like many others, had looked forward to the opening of a new Target to fill the shopping void left by the Scotts Valley Kmart. However, as the new development is being built up with a...

Small victory for justice and equality for all Dear Press Banner, I was surprised and delighted to see the photo of a crashed police car in your December issue (“Messy December Weather Leads to Crashes,” Dec. 22). More smashed-up police cars, please. As we’ve seen over...

SVFD’s bond measure raises questions As a Scotts Valley homeowner, I'm interested in the upcoming Scotts Valley Fire District bond measure to build the La Madrona fire station and the merger with the Branciforte Fire District that the Press Banner has been reporting on. I have...

Concerns raised over SLVWD Board’s fiscal responsibility and transparency I’m responding to the letters from Jim Mosher (Aug. 16) and Debra Loewen (Aug. 9) regarding San Lorenzo Valley Water District. There are serious issues facing the District, which Mr. Mosher has evaded in his response...

Let’s work together to make a better world In the Jan. 5, 2024, Banner, I was sad to read Wes Modes of Felton saying, “Let’s celebrate every smashed-up police car.” In every profession, there is “good” and “not so good” and “bad.” We are fortunate we...

Seniors face burden of increasing property costs Regarding Patrick Johnston's letter on Sept. 20: I too am concerned about the increase in property taxes proposed this year, as well as affording the ever-increasing exorbitant homeowners insurance costs. I have children and grandchildren that I hope...

Kicking the Locals When They are Down  After reading “Work on Mural Starts as Target Opening Date Approaches,” I am highly disturbed by a series of decisions that Pratt Development made, which have real impacts on those of us who live in the San Lorenzo...

Cheerleaders need consistent place to practice As you may have heard, the SLVHS Cheer Team has recently been told they can no longer use the cafeteria to practice in. There was no reason given for why they cannot use the space anymore and they were...

Welcome back, Earthwise Pet Earthwise Pet recently reopened its doors in its new location next to Safeway at 255A Mt. Hermon Road. Their new store is more spacious and as welcoming as before. Our local community is fortunate to have Earthwise Pet here again to provide...