Letters to the Editor

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 passed many laws to reduce barriers to create more housing, for people in need of an affordable place to live,...

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,...

Longtime SLV resident supports Bradford for county supervisor Christopher Bradford has my vote in our upcoming election for Fifth District county supervisor. My family roots are in the San Lorenzo Valley, since 1958. Like redwood trees, my roots are planted in and receive strength from our...

Shame on Panetta for voting to cut Social Security and Medicare  Why did Jimmy Panetta, our elected representative to the U.S. Congress, vote in favor of the Republican closed-door commission to cut Social Security and Medicare? How could he so horribly betray the senior citizens...

Concern over Scotts Valley’s housing plan I’m puzzled by the Scotts Valley Council’s exuberance to change our Housing Element and modify the Town Center proposal to include more than 600 houses. I also understand Gov. Newsom's affordable housing edict. I also find it troubling that...

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 San Lorenzo Valley Water District. Adopting the Measure U ordinance means the district can rebalance the rate structure and support...

Forest Lakes Firewise includes more neighbors When I moved to the San Lorenzo Valley in 2018, I fell in love with living in the forest. But then the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex wildfire opened a whole new view of living in the woods. As lucky...

Grateful for coverage of local officers In recent weeks the Press Banner has written several articles regarding our local law enforcement. When I see headlines about old officers or more recent officers passing on or retiring, it makes me very grateful. I am grateful for the...

Majority of ratepayers being left behind It’s hard to believe the San Lorenzo Valley Water District promotes this rate increase as supporting water conservation. Anyone taking a few minutes to run the numbers out will see right away it’s the opposite. None of the four board...