Letters to the Editor | Published Aug. 25, 2023
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...
Letters to the Editor | Published Aug. 11, 2023
Support for school tax comes into question
The article in the Aug. 4 Press Banner, with Michael Schulman advocating for more money for teachers (“SVUSD Places Parcel Tax on Fall Ballot”), seemed an irony with the other article, which reported on a lawsuit brought by...
Letters to the Editor | Published July 14, 2023
Thank you 4th of July sponsors and supporters
We want to thank the community for supporting the City of Scotts Valley’s 4th of July Parade and Flyover. The City was blessed with several sponsors:
Gold Sponsors – Phil Allegri Electric Inc. and Donna Lind;Silver Sponsors –...
LETTER: Make Federal Protection for Voting Rights a Priority
Last week marked the 10th anniversary of the gutting of the Voting Rights Act by SCOTUS. The Shelby County Decision opened the floodgates to voting discrimination that targets people of color, native Americans, people in poorer areas and many more.
For those of us who...
Letters to the Editor | Published June 23, 2023
Police chief’s comments are hard to accept
The June 9 article titled, “Scotts Valley Police Chief Says Gung-Ho Recruits Reason for Increased Arrests,” and the comments by Chief Walpole were disturbing for two reasons.
First, the Chief boasted both that crime overall decreased significantly and that...
Letters to the Editor | Published June 16, 2023
Boxing class helps on many levels
I want to thank Drew Penner for his wonderful article (“Parkinson’s Boxing Class a Lifeline for Seniors With Disease,” June 9).
As a “Parkie,” I have been attending these classes since I was diagnosed in 2019. Let’s just say this:...
Letters to the Editor | Published June 9, 2023
The hard truth
Regarding Lynn McKibbin’s May 19 letter, “Dignity Health Closes Boulder Creek Clinic,” I had a prior warning of what was to come when I got the official notice from Dignity Health, and it was what I expected.
I can pick out many statements...
Letters to the Editor | Published May 19, 2023
Frustrated with Ferrellgas
My husband and I are residents of Boulder Creek. We’ve been long-time Ferrellgas customers. Until this winter, we’d been very happy with their service. We maintained a significant positive credit balance “just in case,” and were on “automatic” tank refills.
Then something happened—Ferrellgas...
Letters to the Editor, Nov. 4
Pellerin Cares About the People
Dear Scotts Valley voters, Join me in supporting Gail Pellerin for State Assembly. I won’t tell you about all her fantastic work as County Clerk or how she would always stand up and fight for LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights. I...
Letters to the Editor, Oct. 28
Local Water, Local Control
The people of San Lorenzo Valley who want to maintain local control of our water should vote to reelect Bob Fultz to the Board of the SLV Water District. During the recent attempt to merge with the Scott’s Valley Water District,...
Paddy Smith Park blooms with new garden at Santa Cruz County...
The beautiful Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are growing even more beautiful thanks to a colorful landscaping project at Paddy Smith Park.
Jeff Rosendale, with Sierra...