Letters to the Editor

Questioning transparency in proposed mosquito fee I just read your article titled, “Felton Fire District Faces Concerns Over Parcel Tax Proposal,” and I must say, similar concerns arise when considering the Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control proposal to levy an additional fee onto...

Felton Fire District’s Parcel Fee a Mystery This is a response to the Sept. 19 Press Banner article, “Felton Fire District Faces Concerns Over Parcel Tax Proposal.” I, like many others, have so many questions regarding the proposed parcel fee of $700. Really? Where did...

Ranch manager should never work with animals again Regarding the Los Gatos ranch manager charged with animal cruelty (in Aug. 15 Press Banner), I say, if convicted, she should never be allowed to work with animals again. She had multiple opportunities to do the right...

Heartfelt farewell to a beloved writer and cook Dear Colly, I have shed many a tear as I read your column, and last week’s sweet goodbye was no exception (“Cooking and Loving It in the Valleys,” July 11). When sharing your memories, your warm tone and...

Promoting civility at Scotts Valley parade Like many others who attended the Scotts Valley Fourth of July Parade in 2024, I felt very grateful to live near this community and enjoy the parade. Most of our family’s day-to-day business—from grocery and hardware store shopping, to eye...

Recognizing the need for police self-examination I was pleased and surprised to read that Scotts Valley Police Chief Walpole's response to a reported increase in assaults on officers would include “tak a look at his own staff to ensure nothing they’re doing is pushing suspects...

Residents call for new restaurants Thank you to Terry Monohan for writing a long overdue letter (“Restaurants Missing in Scotts Valley,” May 23) addressing the need for one or two more restaurants in Scotts Valley. Some of you may remember Hooked on Fish at Camp Evers...

SLVWD should also address critical topics Kudos to the SV Water District for their piece on wildfires and their dynamics with water agencies (“A Water Agency’s Perspective on Fighting Wildfires,” May 9). Where is the SLV Water District on these critical topics? What areas have lower...

Glenwood neighbors supported high school amid developer controversy “There was quite a bit of opposition to the high school, especially from the neighboring homes in the vicinity of the new campus.” This quote by Mark Witzig, from the April 18 article in the Press Banner...

An Easter Story On Good Friday, I thought I was dead. A wealthy man named Joseph dressed me in linen clothing and took me to a windowless room below. From this otherworldly place, I emerged on Easter Morning to find pins piercing my feet that...