Tag: opinion
Letter to the Editor | Published Jan. 26, 2024
Shame on Panetta for voting to cut Social Security and Medicare
Why did Jimmy Panetta, our elected representative to the U.S. Congress, vote in favor...
Plain Talk About Food | Fú
“The Old has gone, the New is here.” —2 Corinthians
I have just wished you, dear readers, “prosperity” in the Chinese language—Fú—a greeting that we...
The Mountain Gardener | Living with Houseplants
I’m embarrassed to confess that I don’t always take my own advice. Take my houseplants, for instance. Decades of research have shown that houseplants...
Fitness | How to Self-Care This Year
What is self-care and how many of us incorporate self-care in our lives? Self-care means a conscious act you take in order to promote...
Guest Column | A Dog Named Hula
Hula, Rosie Chalmer’s dog, a breed of dogs known as Louisiana’s Hunting dogs, Catahoula, came into my life six months after I lost my...
Letters to the Editor | Published Jan. 19, 2024
Grateful for coverage of local officers
In recent weeks the Press Banner has written several articles regarding our local law enforcement. When I see headlines...
The Mountain Gardener | Flowers Adapt to a Changing Climate
On this rainy day, I’m picturing my garden and deck this summer filled with colorful flowers. The bumblebees will be happy, the hummingbirds will...
Guest Viewpoint | Water — So Taken for Granted, So Misunderstood
“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” Samuel Taylor Coleridge penned these words in the “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” He referred to...
Finance | Home Finance for San Lorenzo and Scotts Valleys Today
Homeowners may gloat at long-term home price growth, but others struggle to enjoy the blessings of mountain home ownership. Redfin states: “In November 2023,...
Letter to the Editor | Published Jan. 12, 2024
Law enforcement officers are nothing short of amazing
In response to Mr. Wes Modes’ letter (“Small Victory for Justice and Equality for All,” Jan. 5),...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...
