Tag: opinion
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 23, 2026
Every Vote Counts
I would like to urgently call upon my fellow citizens, indeed, I beseech you, to vote in the Nov. 3 election. Yeah,...
The Mountain Gardener | Mums Are More Than Fall Color
You probably think of mums as boring. They’re everywhere at this time of year. Many consider them a bit of color on the front...
Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 22, 2026
800 Births—What Happens When Your Hospital Is Full?
If you plan to give birth in Santa Cruz, Salinas, Monterey or another Central Coast community, Watsonville...
Scotts Valley School Bell | Falling Leaves, Rising Students
Well, the sun is going down earlier every day, and the leaves are definitely falling. But the students in your Scotts Valley schools are...
The Mountain Gardener | Ornamental Grasses in the Garden
Outside my front door are several Overdam Feather Reed Grasses that are spectacular when backlit by late afternoon sun. What’s not to love about...
Guest Viewpoint | Measure G Puts Scotts Valley Hotel Jobs at...
I represent about 150 hotel employees at Scotts Valley hotels as president of the Santa Cruz County Hotel and Lodging Association. They are outstanding...
Fitness | Your Body’s Response to Dehydration
Are you drinking enough water each day? Water is one of the simplest ways to support your overall health. The average person should be...
Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 16, 2026
Craig Winter Is Working to Make Felton, SLV Safer
The tragic CZU fire was a wake-up call bringing our community together around an urgent question:...
Guest Viewpoint | Proposition 44 Weakens Santa Cruz County’s Healthcare Safety...
Every day, community health centers ensure people can see a doctor, manage chronic illness, receive behavioral health support and get preventive care. In Santa...
Finance | Taxation of House Sales
Hopefully, you are not panic-selling to move: California has awesome people, climate, entertainment, educational opportunities and business. For property taxes, see my “Local Tax...
Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats
Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley...
