Tag: opinion
Scotts Valley School Bell | Turning the Pages
May is an exciting and busy time for your Scotts Valley schools. Middle and high school students are reviewing what they’ve learned this year...
Finance | Wartime Financial Planning
“We are going to achieve our objectives in a matter of weeks, not months.” —Secretary of State Marco Rubio
History suggests that politicians, seeking victories,...
Letter to the Editor | Published May 8, 2026
La Madrona Work Not New Fire Station
In the last three years, Scotts Valley Fire Protection District had two bond measures struck down by the...
The Mountain Gardener | Dogwoods in the Garden
I don’t know if I like the pink ones or the white ones best. A flowering dogwood in any shade is stunning. My friend...
Mayor’s Message | Sinkhole Repair Uncovers Hidden History Beneath Scotts Valley...
January’s storms hit Scotts Valley hard when at approximately 5 p.m. on Jan. 5, Scotts Valley Water District staff detected an abnormal system condition...
The Mountain Gardener | How to Live in Peace with a...
Wisteria are one of those vines that you either long for or lament ever having planted. They are all fragrant with a delicious sweet...
Finance | Financial Wisdom for the Ages: Celebrating 50 Press Banner...
“The Unexamined Life is not worth Living.” —Socrates
The Press Banner kindly published articles readily searched at pressbanner.com, which cumulatively give local readers comprehensive financial...
The Mountain Gardener | Integrated Pest Management in the Garden
I go out into my little garden and look around daily to enjoy the early spring bloomers. But what’s this? Some of the hellebores...
Strictly Business | Discover Where Your Best Health is Hiding
When we see people smile, we can often sense their health and happiness. Meet Rebecca Hazelton, founder, author, nutritionist and holistic health coach.
Rebecca offers...
TherapyWorks | Spring Cleaning for Your Mental Health
As the seasons shift and the days get longer, many of us feel the pull to open the windows, clear out the clutter and...
Outgoing Scotts Valley city manager honored with proclamation
On Sept. 16, Scotts Valley City Council honored Mali LaGoe with a proclamation, as her final day in the city manager chair approached.
In the...
