Tag: community
Guest Column | Our Forgotten Generation
Many years ago, I took a group of high school students who belonged to the Interact Club, a Rotary sponsored volunteer group of 14-18-year-olds,...
Letters to the Editor | Published Aug. 25, 2023
SVFD’s bond measure raises questions
As a Scotts Valley homeowner, I'm interested in the upcoming Scotts Valley Fire District bond measure to build the La...
Brookdale Big Queer Weekend keeps things positive in face of some...
Despite facing hurdles—such as venues not being willing to play host and controversy on social media—Cyn Khambatta, organizer of the Brookdale Big Queer Weekend,...
News Briefs | Published Aug. 18, 2023
Children’s enrichment open house set for Saturday
Agape Dance Academy, Innovative Martial Arts, Mountain Music School and Kumon Math and Reading Center are opening their...
Saloon Room erupts with hardcore punk volcano
A slate of bands brought hardcore and punk energy to the Saloon Room at the storied Brookdale Lodge last Friday.
Despite the growling vocals, thrashing...
Plain Talk About Food | The Secret of Aunt Betty’s ‘Crust...
Summer fruit season is upon us as those beautiful peaches, pears, plums and now apples are showing up at the local farmers markets. Sadly,...
Redwood Rx: State Parks offer prescription for wellness and education
On Monday morning, as I wound my way up Highway 9 from Santa Cruz to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Ralph Nader was discussing—on...
Scotts Valley Fire District to absorb Branciforte’s fire service
Santa Cruz County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved the merger of the fire departments that serve Scotts Valley and Branciforte on Aug. 2.
Scotts...
News Briefs | Published Aug. 11, 2023
Police participate in ‘Operation Safe Passage’
Scotts Valley Police Department will be participating in “Operation Safe Passage” starting Aug. 10 through Aug. 25. The goal...
Letters to the Editor | Published Aug. 11, 2023
Support for school tax comes into question
The article in the Aug. 4 Press Banner, with Michael Schulman advocating for more money for teachers (“SVUSD...
Scotts Valley PD: Don’t rely on luck, choose a sober way...
St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate with friends, family and good cheer. However, as the festivities often include alcohol, Scotts Valley Police...
