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Letter: Choose paper, not foam

April 8, 2011

Letter: Column strikes a loving chord

The Mountain Gardener | 1,000 Columns and Still Growing Strong

Letter: ‘Trial by media’ has no place in SV, SLV communities

Fireworks Music Too Loud

Guest Viewpoint | Serve Our County in a Hands-on Way: Join the 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury

April 19, 2024

Our Santa Cruz County court will soon begin our process of interviewing and selecting our 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury, and we hope you will consider applying. Serving on the grand jury is a tremendous opportunity to support our local community and to contribute to the...

Letters to the Editor, June 12th 2020

June 12, 2020

I found Pastor PJ Davis's column ("Time to Gather") in the May 22, 2020 edition of the Press Banner somewhat disconcerting and misleading. While I understand the frustration that Pastor Davis and his congregation must be feeling, Pastor Davis seems to imply churches are being unfairly discriminated against, and I see no evidence of that. In fact, this issue has already been litigated, and multiple judges have disagreed with Pastor Davis's assessment. US District Judge Jesus G. Bernal wrote,

Letter: Majority approved of marijuana

March 11, 2010

EDITOR,

October 18, 2023

Not long ago I got a call from a homeowner with a very bare, very steep slope behind his house that was in dire need of some kind of erosion control and he needed it pronto. In the rebuild process after the fire, the...

Letter: More advice about pests

March 22, 2012

EDITOR,

Commentary: Measure N vote means difference between affordable water and financial disaster

February 12, 2015

We believe very strongly that merger with San Lorenzo Valley Water District is the best way forward for the health, safety, and financial well-being of the people of Lompico. We are also aware that we were each elected to this Board by voters who wish us — and expect us — to finalize the merger. We have done everything that we can to bring the issue to this point. Now it’s once again in the hands of the voters. We urge you to vote “yes” on Measure N.

July 7, 2023

Gardens have different personalities. Some gardens mimic nature with plants that attract birds and butterflies and other wildlife and look a bit wild. Some are neat and tidy with perennials lined up evenly along pathways and clipped hedges under the windows. Gardens are a...

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Opinion

Letter: Choose paper, not foam

Letter: Column strikes a loving chord

The Mountain Gardener | 1,000 Columns and Still Growing Strong

Letter: ‘Trial by media’ has no place in SV, SLV communities

Fireworks Music Too Loud

Guest Viewpoint | Serve Our County in a Hands-on Way: Join the 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury

Letters to the Editor, June 12th 2020

Letter: Majority approved of marijuana

The Mountain Gardener | Controlling Erosion the Right Way

Letter: More advice about pests

Commentary: Measure N vote means difference between affordable water and financial disaster

Garden Drama with Large-Leafed Plants

The costs of SPCA

Letter: Priceless Fourth festivities

From your editor: Fair and impartial

SOCIAL MEDIA

Scotts Valley police arrest 8 for DUI during late summer enforcement

Double murder suspect claims victims were part of illegal eviction scheme

Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday

Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County

News Briefs | Published Sept. 5, 2025