Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 11, 2024 — Part I
Martinez represents hope and practical solutions
I live in Boulder Creek and have taken the time to attend campaign gatherings for both Christopher Bradford and Monica Martinez this past year and have had a chance to get a feel for who they are and what...
Letter to the Editor | Published Jan. 5, 2024
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...
Letter to the Editor | Published Sept. 6, 2024
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...
Letter to the Editor | Published July 5, 2024
Highway 17 southbound near Mt. Hermon Road poses severe wildfire risk
The Highway 17 southbound corridor approaching Mt. Hermon Road and the right turn area to Mt. Hermon Road, very near the Bay Tree Apartments in Scotts Valley, 100% fails the below Cal Fire safety...
Letters to the Editor, Sept. 16
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...
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 19
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...
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 25, 2024 — Part I
Bradford is the all-round best candidate
I support Christopher Bradford for District 5 county supervisor. He’s a natural-born leader you can always count on, like a favorite uncle.
I’m independent, and prefer not to lean on others. But just being around him makes me feel safe,...
Guest Viewpoint | Fighting Rumors with Transparency in SLVWD
Just before the holiday season, there was an opinion piece in the Press Banner about San Lorenzo Valley Water District (“Measure U’s Decisive Defeat: What It Means for SLVWD,” Dec. 13, 2024). The author, Jim Mosher, is a citizen who represents a special interest...
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground reopening delayed
California State Parks has announced the delayed reopening of the seasonal campground at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, now scheduled for Aug. 1, instead...
