Commentary: Scotts Valley at its tipping point
As the Great Depression waned and the first touring Chevvies and Deusies roared across Santa Cruz Mountains to the Pacific, Scotts Valley was right where it needed to be: perfectly placed to greet those pioneer motor-venturers with a hot drink at Camp Evers, a restock of provisions and, by all accounts, a roaring foxtrot. In short, our little rest stop on the California Trail began its own adventurous economic journey out of the Great Depression into the brave new mobile world.
Commentary: Woodside offensive to Scotts Valley standards
On Wednesday, Jan. 19, the City Council will be discussing the Woodside project, one that I believe strays way too far from the established standards of our community.
Editor’s Notebook: A partnership in news
When the Press-Banner arrives in your mailbox each week, you probably read it cover to cover. When you do, you might find that your neighbors’ son or daughter recently graduated from high school with a scholarship, or completed military basic training.
Commentary: Sheriff responds to recent incidents
• Editor’s Note: This commentary is reprinted from www.scsheriff.com, with some minor changes for style.
Drainage improvement project on Highway 236 begins next week
The installation and replacement of new drainage pipes on Highway 236, from Boulder Brook Drive to Chipmunk Hollow Road in Boulder Creek, will begin...