Plain Talk About Food | Grilling Showdown: Men vs. Women
“A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe.” —Thomas Keller
“Are you free on Sunday?” this good-looking man I had just met asked, and then he said, “I’d like to invite you to my new home for a...
4 Common Misconceptions about Depression
October is Depression Awareness Month. The more awareness there is around depression and mental illness, the less stigma there is associated with mental health. By increasing awareness and reducing the stigma, we hope more people will seek the help they need.
Fact—depression is a serious...
Guest Column | Scotts Valley is Blessed with Community Volunteers
The City of Scotts Valley is lucky to have many generous individuals and organizations supporting the City so that more services and amenities are available to the community. This article highlights a few of the wonderful actions recently taken by local residents to make...
Letter to the Editor | Published May 2, 2025
Glenwood neighbors supported high school amid developer controversy
“There was quite a bit of opposition to the high school, especially from the neighboring homes in the vicinity of the new campus.” This quote by Mark Witzig, from the April 18 article in the Press Banner...
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 6, 2023
Felton Pump Track: Great Idea, Wrong Location
Please consider alternative Felton locations for a pump track, on other public land that does not have the flooding, restroom, parking, traffic safety, and nuisance issues the Valley Women’s Club discusses on our website.
San Lorenzo Valley USD property...
Editor’s Notebook: Counseling before marriage isn’t a bad idea
Heather and I have been participating in premarital counseling in preparation of our marriage. For the sake of full disclosure, I’ll throw confidentiality to the wind. Let me tell you about Heather’s —
Drainage improvement project on Highway 236 begins next week
The installation and replacement of new drainage pipes on Highway 236, from Boulder Brook Drive to Chipmunk Hollow Road in Boulder Creek, will begin...