Police Force Serves Community
I was honored to participate in a long-standing Scotts Valley tradition recently, the Annual Scotts Valley Police Formal Inspection. This tradition began in 1978 and I’m thankful it has continued all these years later.
The Annual Inspection is more than the fanfare of all Police...
Governor Releases New Framework For Reopening
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released a new framework for COVID-19-related economic restrictions. Built on a four-tier system, the uniform framework includes four colors, with the Purple Tier 1 representing the highest level of restrictions. Counties move through Red Tier 2, Orange Tier 3 and
Plain Talk About Food | It’s ‘Tom and Jerry’ Weather
I was in the kitchen adding eggs to the batter in my Mixmaster when the lights began to blink, that tell-tale sign that our lights were about to go off here in Ben Lomond. I turned up the mixer’s speed, trying to outrun PG&E,...
Commentary: U.S. education needs a multilingual twist
I think there is a need in the United States for more than one primary language. What brought this to my attention is the fact that I have relatives who live in Europe.
Letters to the Editor, Oct. 21
Vote No on Measure T
Regarding this publication’s story on Measure T, please don’t be fooled by empty promises by Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District.
School parcel taxes can have a senior exemption, but state law makes no such provision for parcel taxes in general....
Scotts Valley Council eases ADU rules, expands junior unit options
They didn’t exactly have a choice in the matter, but when it came down to updating their secondary residence policy, Scotts Valley City Council...