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I Can No Longer Stay Quiet: We Can Do Better

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January 9, 2014

On November 11, 2013 a public notice was sent out stating the Scotts Valley City Council was considering an agreement to allow the demolition of the historic Polo Barn complex. This notice was announced by mail and sent only to those residents that resided within 300 feet of the Polo Ranch development. The notice further stated that in just nine days time the demolition approval would be discussed at the City Council meeting. For residents interested in historic and recreational resources in the city this change was a complete surprise as this revised agreement had not been disclosed or discussed with the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, the Scotts Valley Historical Society or at any other public forum before the November 20, 2013 City Council meeting.

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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...

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“I try to take care and be gentle to them… Once broken, they become impossible to repair.” —Anne Sexton Last week I received an email from a gentleman reader named Scott. Scott had read my cheesecake article, and Scott, a retired chef, was worried about...

Letter: Apathy over water rate increase will come at the detriment of all customers

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Letter: Water district rate increases unfair

November 16, 2012

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Letter: Abstaining from eating meat can help with water crisis

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Endorsing Bradford for Santa Cruz County supervisor Earlier this year, I had an opportunity to get to know Christopher Bradford from a unique perspective. I already knew Christopher to be a good family man and a well-known and highly respected community leader. It was when Christopher...

Letter: Old regulations work fine when enforced

September 27, 2012

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Opinion

I Can No Longer Stay Quiet: We Can Do Better

How plants survive through the heat

Cabrillo’s ‘Candide’ is a Force

California Natives for Spectacular Containers

Opinion April 17th

Letter: Community supports McPherson

Commentary: Arson akin to terrorism and should be prosecuted heavily

Commentary: Polo Barn demolition decision should be delayed

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Letter: Apathy over water rate increase will come at the detriment of all customers

Letter: Water district rate increases unfair

Letter: Abstaining from eating meat can help with water crisis

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Letter: Old regulations work fine when enforced

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