Opinion

Strictly Business | Spanky’s Café: Embracing Community in the Valley

August 29, 2025

The Mountain Gardener | Oh, Deer! Part I

I Can No Longer Stay Quiet: We Can Do Better

How plants survive through the heat

Shout-out: Bravo to VCUM for exemplifying community’s holiday spirit

January 2, 2014

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Letter: Vote for proven leader

October 25, 2012

EDITOR,

September 20, 2024

As a licensed therapist and mental health expert, I have seen firsthand how the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health challenges can prevent individuals from seeking the help they need. The fear of judgment can deter people from seeking professional care, opening up to...

Letter: Thanks, but no thanks

April 26, 2012

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Letter: Thoughts on water district plans

September 27, 2012

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Letter: Many questions about school parcel tax

February 16, 2012

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Letter: Time for a bike park, too

February 23, 2012

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Commentary: Mayor asks for Measure U vote

October 24, 2013

I have had the pleasure these past few weeks to talk to lots of people, some door-to-door, about our temporary ½-cent sales tax, Measure U. The response has been very positive. Some heartily endorse the measure, agreeing that to keep current services intact that additional revenue is needed for our city. But not everyone favors this tax and they have their reasons and they are happy to share them with me. The “I pay enough taxes already,” is the most frequent reason given for resisting any new tax. I think they are surprised when I agree with them.

Letter: Banning plastic bags in Scotts Valley would be a mere symbolic gesture

March 13, 2014

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Opinion

Strictly Business | Spanky’s Café: Embracing Community in the Valley

The Mountain Gardener | Oh, Deer! Part I

I Can No Longer Stay Quiet: We Can Do Better

Letters to the Editor

How plants survive through the heat

Shout-out: Bravo to VCUM for exemplifying community’s holiday spirit

Letter: Vote yes on Measure K

Letter: Vote for proven leader

TherapyWorks | The Importance of Reducing the Stigma Around Suicide and Mental Health

Letter: Thanks, but no thanks

Letter: Thoughts on water district plans

Letter: Many questions about school parcel tax

Letter: Time for a bike park, too

Commentary: Mayor asks for Measure U vote

Letter: Banning plastic bags in Scotts Valley would be a mere symbolic gesture

SOCIAL MEDIA

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

Scotts Valley firefighters praised for quick response to fuel spill

Scotts Valley police offer tips for Pedestrian Safety Month in September