Tag: opinion
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...
The Mountain Gardener | Cool Your Garden with Blue
Recently I designed a garden for someone who asked for lots of blue in her landscape. “Good choice,” I said. I did have to...
Guest Column | Scotts Valley Turns 57
Scotts Valley became a city 57 years ago on Aug. 2, 1966. Scotts Valley is still a young city and still evolving. The city’s...
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,...
The Mountain Gardener | Be Aware of Native Plants That Are...
August already. Plants are growing like there’s no tomorrow. The hummingbirds are my constant companions in the garden and the resident deer population is...
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...
Guest Column | Are You One of the Few?
If you, like me, were born between 1930 and 1946 (worldwide), you are one of the rare surviving senior citizens of this special group....
Fitness | Keeping Your Training Routine While Traveling
How many of us have the mindset of keeping our fitness routine while traveling? We pack our fitness clothes with every intention of starting...
The Mountain Gardener | Kids Find Wonder in a Garden
My 4-year-old neighbor, Grace, helps me in my garden. She tells me her favorite activity is transplanting. A pro now at loosening roots, she...
Strictly Business | A Tapestry of Art, Wine & Cheer
Uniting a community in colorful celebration is no small task.
It takes a community of hard workers, creative spirits and fun-seeking individuals to weave the...
Scotts Valley Council clears surplus land step for Town Center project
Scotts Valley City Council’s Jan. 21 meeting made some serious progress on the Town Center development—essentially doing some of the housekeeping items needed to...
