Opinion

Cheerleaders need consistent place to practice As you may have heard, the SLVHS Cheer Team has recently been told they can no longer use the cafeteria to practice in. There was no reason given for why they cannot use the space anymore and they were...

Fairer solution for Scotts Valley lies in housing, not higher taxes In response to Scotts Valley Fire District Board Director Daron Pisciotta (“Ensuring Fairness for All Homeowners with Measure S,” Oct. 4), I appreciate your thoughtful response to my concerns regarding Measure S, but I...

Editor’s Note: This is a continuation of a series of articles on the Felton Fire Protection District. This installment is a focus on Felton’s new interim chief, Isaac Blum, and the strengths and vision he brings to the faltering department. Felton Fire Protection District’s (FFPD)...

In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily pressure of life, with endless to-do lists, social media notifications and the constant pressure to excel. However, many business professionals overlook the incredible power of taking a vacation. It may seem...

According to historical records for our area the pollen count is mostly moderate in February. Depending on the weather, Pollen.com and Pollenlibrary.com show medium to high counts only for a few days this month. If you’re an allergy sufferer you don’t need a website...

When people talk about water, the conversation is usually dominated by the issue of availability. For example, over the past several years, there has been a lot of attention given to the drought and the problem of not having enough water. Now, we are focused on the effects of having too much water during a potential El Niño.