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Opinion: Felton Fire Back in the Hot Seat

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In 2024, the Press Banner ran a series of articles and opinion pieces highlighting the difficulties that the Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) was...

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In the movie “Avatar,” a powerful phrase echoes—“I’ll see you.” It’s more than a greeting; it’s a recognition of the soul. And as the...

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“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you’ll land among the stars.” —Norman Vincent Peale Whether you are going to be cooking for a...

Scotts Valley crime rates rise in some categories, but remain low overall

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In a sleepy town like Scotts Valley, it’s par for the course that year-to-year crime percentages swing wildly. If no robberies happen one year, and...

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What is functional fitness? Functional fitness is a way of exercising that mimics real life movements, in addition to offering numerous benefits for daily...

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As I drove down Scotts Valley Drive last week, I smiled seeing all the happy faces of graduating high school seniors on banners lining...

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Opinion: Felton Fire Back in the Hot Seat

May 30, 2025

In 2024, the Press Banner ran a series of articles and opinion pieces highlighting the difficulties that the Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) was facing. From a board member misusing a piece of apparatus for personal gain to a slew of resignations within its ranks of boots-on-the-ground personnel, FFPD...