Letters to the Editor
Letter: Support Bruce McPherson
EDITOR, Fire protection isn’t something many of us think about when we look at how we are going to vote in the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors 5th District election. But if you live in the...
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Letter: Let’s share skate park
EDITOR, I am a retired person, but I happen to have several grandchildren living in this area. Here is my opinion, for what's it's worth. Why can't we share the Scotts Valley skate park? Why can'...
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Letter: McPherson knows valley very well
EDITOR, What’s with this obvious letter-writing campaign insinuating Bruce McPherson “doesn’t know the valley”? Bruce McPherson has been in Santa Cruz County all his life, which means, I bet, tha...
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Letter: In praise of Wylie
EDITOR, We hear that regard for our elected officials is at an all-time low. Frustrated by politicians who seem to care more for their special interests than their constituents, we have grown wea...
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Letter: End fixed fee to promote water conservation
EDITOR, If the city of Scotts Valley is to accomplish its goal of reducing the use of our most precious water resources, the Scotts Valley Water District must change the way it charges for water. ...
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Letter: Time to allow scooters in park
EDITOR, The irony of the growing concern about skateboarders being bothered by kids riding scooters at the Skypark Skate Park is surely amusing. While scooters are outlawed at the park, there the...
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Letter: More to the solar tariff story
by Michael Duffy
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EDITOR, The recent article in your paper (“Tariffs on solar would raise costs of renewable energy,” Talk About Money column, Page 8, Jan. 6) omits some important facts on a subject that should co...
Letter: County leaders should make roadwork a priority
by Gregg Schlaman
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EDITOR, As much as I want to believe that Tom Burke is correct in that Nelson Road is one of the worst roads in the county (“Nelson Road residents suffer county’s neglect,” Letters, Dec. 2), I fee...
Letter: A call to support local cat rescuers
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One day in September, I noticed four kittens in my wood pile. I came to realize that the kittens had been abandoned by their mother. I knew I had to do something, but I did not know where to turn.
Letter: Scooter invasion deprives skaters of park access
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Anyone who frequents the Scotts Valley Skate Park has surely seen the rise in scooters lately.
Letter: Contraceptive ruling hurts the vulnerable
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EDITOR, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just published a report about domestic violence. One aspect of this study states: “Almost half of the women who reported rape … said it happe...
Letter: To the Grinch who stole Rudolph
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EDITOR, After my 31 years of decorating my home for the holidays, for my family's enjoyment and for the enjoyment of the rest of the community, the unthinkable has happened. Someone who thought a...