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December 16, 2025

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:...

Letters to the Editor | Published Dec. 27, 2024

Community raises concerns over new housing development We can all agree Santa Cruz County needs affordable housing, but recent moves by lawmakers in Sacramento have...

Guest Viewpoint | Measure U’s Decisive Defeat: What It Means for SLVWD

San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) ratepayers soundly defeated Measure U, the proposal to roll back much of the rate increase put in place...

Letters to the Editor | Published Nov. 1, 2024 — Part II

A call to vote ‘No’ on Measure U I am an SLVWD ratepayer. According to information included in the paper from the Yes on U...

Letters to the Editor | Published Nov. 1, 2024 — Part I

Fairer solution for Scotts Valley lies in housing, not higher taxes In response to Scotts Valley Fire District Board Director Daron Pisciotta (“Ensuring Fairness for...

Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 25, 2024 — Part II

Support Measure U for equitable rates  We can all make a difference working together by voting “Yes” on Measure U for equitable rates in the...

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...

Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 18, 2024 — Part II

Martinez’s fiscal record raises red flags In the race for Fifth District supervisor, many concerns have been brought up about Monica Martinez, including lawsuits over...

Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 18, 2024 — Part I

Help affordable housing crisis by voting yes on Prop 5 California has been grappling with an affordable housing crisis for years. Although the state has...

Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 11, 2024 — Part II

Support fair water rates and Holloway for SLVWD board This year I’ve had the honor to work with Bruce Holloway on a Citizen’s Initiative, now...

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CHP officers investigating crash

Fatal crash on Highway 17 under investigation

A 49-year-old San Jose man was killed Sunday morning in a solo-vehicle crash on State Route 17 south of Vine Hill Road, according to...