Tag: opinion
Letters to the Editor | Published Sept. 27, 2024
Seniors face burden of increasing property costs
Regarding Patrick Johnston's letter on Sept. 20: I too am concerned about the increase in property taxes proposed...
OPINION | Where There’s Smoke: Felton Fire Chief’s Vision for Revitalizing...
Editor’s Note: The first half of the interview with Chief Isaac Blum of Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) was published on Sept. 13, 2024....
Finance | Can’t Pay the IRS?
What happens if you don’t pay taxes? The IRS, or FTB, writes to say you owe and you concede the amount. To remind us...
The Mountain Gardener | All About Dry Creek Beds
Coming from a meeting with a client in Scotts Valley today, I saw a really well designed dry creek bed. I didn’t get a...
Mayor’s Message | Cultural Immersion Therapy
Entering Skypark last Saturday, during the Multicultural Fair, I heard the first words from “The Lion King" being sung by students, doing their best...
Letters to the Editor | Published Sept. 20, 2024
Measure S imposes unfair burden on younger homeowners
The proposed Measure S seeks to increase property taxes to fund the new fire station — I...
TherapyWorks | The Importance of Reducing the Stigma Around Suicide and...
As a licensed therapist and mental health expert, I have seen firsthand how the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health challenges can prevent individuals...
Plain Talk About Food | All of Us
“All of us at some time or other, need help. Whether we are giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable...
The Mountain Gardener | What To Do in the Garden in...
Summer is winding down. It’s still warm during the day but the nights are cool and there’s less and less daylight hours. The soil...
OPINION | Where There’s Smoke: Felton Fire’s New Chief Takes on...
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...
News Briefs | Published Nov. 14, 2025
County hosts forums to shape future behavioral health services
Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Services is hosting community forums to help shape the County’s First...
