Tag: opinion
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...
The Mountain Gardener | Time to Plant California Native Species
Every year I vow to add more California natives to my little garden. Problem is I don’t have much sun, which is great on...
News Briefs | Published Jan. 16, 2026
Scotts Valley Police make multiple DUI, drug arrests
Scotts Valley Police Department conducted multiple DUI enforcement saturation patrols throughout December, resulting in several arrests related...
