Tag: opinion
Plain Talk About Food | Apples—Life’s Sweetest Forbidden Fruit
“Adam did not want the apple for the apple’s sake; he wanted it because it was forbidden.” —Mark Twain
My hometown, Aberdeen, Wash., in the...
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 5, 2025
Questioning transparency in proposed mosquito fee
I just read your article titled, “Felton Fire District Faces Concerns Over Parcel Tax Proposal,” and I must say,...
TherapyWorks | How to Bring Some Simplicity Back to Self-Care
When you hear the phrase “self-care,” what comes to mind? For many of us, it’s bubble baths, spa treatments or elaborate routines we see...
The Mountain Gardener | Remember: Learn Something New Every Day
We’ve been told this all our lives, but today’s lesson came from a reader in Scotts Valley who shared a harrowing experience she and...
Strictly Business | The Ripple Effect of Women’s Leadership Summits
What happens when you bring together dozens of women leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs under one roof? I’m here to tell you. I interviewed four...
Letter to the Editor | Published Sept. 26, 2025
Felton Fire District’s Parcel Fee a Mystery
This is a response to the Sept. 19 Press Banner article, “Felton Fire District Faces Concerns Over Parcel...
Finance | Zoomers on the Rise: How Gen Z Is Reshaping...
“ou're also the most tech-savvy, adaptable, and values-driven generation to date. And that's your superpower in this new financial landscape.” —Paul White, “Financial Freedom...
The Mountain Gardener | Sheet Mulch Away That Old Lawn Effectively
I don’t know why I’m amazed when I come across an old lawn that was sheet mulched away. After all, it’s a tried and...
Guest Viewpoint | Building the Future Together: Thank You Scotts Valley...
Last November, the Scotts Valley community came together in an extraordinary way to support our schools by passing Measure O, an $85 million bond...
Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Community in Action: Demolitions, Leadership Changes, Fall...
For the first time in all my years of public service, I’ve witnessed bulldozers tearing down buildings in our community without any input or...
News Briefs | Published Dec. 5, 2025
New choral director set for conductorial debut
Cabrillo College has announced the appointment of Carlin Truong as its new director of choral and vocal studies.
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