Mayor’s Message | Hope for the Future — and a Budget to Match
As I drove down Scotts Valley Drive last week, I smiled seeing all the happy faces of graduating high school seniors on banners lining the street. It’s that time of year when our community is filled with hope and excitement about what’s ahead. And...
Editor’s Note
We received several letters this week from candidates who are running for various offices. Per company policy, the Press-Banner does not publish letters directly from candidates during election season; the editorial page would become a free-for-all if we did. We will, however, publish the letters at www.pressbanner.com.
Valley Politics: Will They Just Watch it Burn?
Among the few things that we truly fear in the San Lorenzo Valley are mountain lions, flooding, earth quakes, and fires. When a state entity institutes a program to help combat one of them, it should make sense that it would be whole-heartedly embraced. However, that has not been the case for Cal Fire’s Fire Prevention “Fee” that was first levied upon Valley home-owners in 2012. Come October 10th we will be paying our second round of fees.
The Mountain Gardener | How to Create a Beautiful Garden
Fall is a good time to design and plant a new garden. I love to read those articles in gardening magazines with titles like “How to Create a Complete Backyard in a Weekend” or “This Front Yard in Just One Year.” If you're like...
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...