Tag: San Lorenzo Valley
McPherson reflects on his lifetime of service
Dec. 30, 2024, Bruce McPherson’s last day as supervisor for the Fifth District of Santa Cruz County, dawned bright and blue. After bidding farewell...
Plain Talk About Food | Napkins, Then and Now
“Mae West has been on more laps than a napkin.” —Walter Winchel
Yesterday, while ironing my umpteenth holiday napkin, I was remembering our “napkin box”...
Community raises funds for Albert the Peacock memorial
The San Jose Sharks have Sharkie, the 49ers have Sourdough Sam, the Giants have Lou Seal, and until recently, Boulder Creek’s unofficial mascot was...
Guest Viewpoint | Fighting Rumors with Transparency in SLVWD
Just before the holiday season, there was an opinion piece in the Press Banner about San Lorenzo Valley Water District (“Measure U’s Decisive Defeat:...
Final paving, striping on Highway 9 continues this week
A major maintenance paving project continues on Highway 9 between El Solyo Heights Drive in Felton and California Drive in Ben Lomond.
Travelers on Highway...
Felton meeting to discuss Highway 9 preventative maintenance project
Caltrans will host a public meeting next week in Felton to hear project details and provide input regarding the upcoming South Santa Cruz Highway...
Strictly Business | Leadership & Heart: Women’s Inner Strength Movement
Jennifer Young is a force of nature. She has an infectious wit and undeniable intelligence. Her love of working with details and structure and...
Guest Column | Difference Between Sympathy and Empathy
“Could a greater miracle take place than to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?” —Henry Davis Thoreau
That day in Boulder Creek was...
Plain Talk About Food | A Little Box of Raisins
Reaching for a box of golden raisins for my persimmon puddings in Ben Lomond market the other day, I smiled, remembering the little box...
Finance | Accounting for Your Financial Plan
“In the world of finance, the best accounting is like poetry—precise, impactful and timeless.” —Daniel Adams
Every New Year, calculate your present resources, income, expenditures...
Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet
Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions.
The...
