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letters to the editor

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 Sylvia Grape

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...
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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...
Tanya Krause

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...
Derek Timm

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...
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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...
Finance retirement

Finance | Planning for Longevity

“Forever young, I want to be forever young.” —Bob Dylan I now ask planning clients about time more than work cessation after 65. Sadly, my...
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The Mountain Gardener | Combining Plants in Exciting Ways

Lately I’ve been looking at my garden and what’s blooming now while also thinking of what to recommend for new gardens. Seems I’m always...
Finance Realtor Dylan Linde

Finance | Landlording in the Santa Cruz Mountains

In the San Lorenzo Valley, it is easier to admit dope smoking than 10 years of successful landlording. But I am not the only...
letters to the editor

Letters to the Editor | Published Sept. 5, 2025

Ranch manager should never work with animals again Regarding the Los Gatos ranch manager charged with animal cruelty (in Aug. 15 Press Banner), I say,...

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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...