Letters to the Editor, April 24-30
Keeping our eye on the Clock
My father, an Air Force fighter pilot, and our family, were stationed in Yokohama Japan in 1947 as part of the post-World War II occupation force. Fortunately, I was too young to understand the magnitude of the complete obliteration...
Letters to the Editor July 3-9
Regarding Cesar Chavez Middle School name change
Writing a letter to the editor to try to change or unchange something is a loser business. I’ve written a lot of letters and they’ve all ended up losers. Chalk up another loss with Cesar Chavez Middle School....
Letters to the Editor Dec. 5-11
Suggestions for PVUSD
My recommendations regarding the Recommended Realignments of PVUSD:
1. Regarding school closure, I have advocated for an idea to sell the District Office Building and move it to a school—which should be considered for closing—since 2024. I also would like to advocate for...
Medina ban was right call
At the Feb. 11 PVUSD Board meeting, trustee Gabe Medina was banned from the PV High campus for 14 days. It was a great example of deflecting the charges to blaming others for not doing enough, a practice that trustee Medina has done for...
Letters to the editor Oct. 3 – 9
Bring tennis back to Callaghan Park
There are many American legends of men’s professional tennis. And from its beginnings, the United States has produced the finest players the world over. In recent decades that has not been the case. Why? The decline of interest in...
Letters to the editor, Aug. 1–7
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Reflections on the July 16 PVUSD Board Meeting
The July 16 PVUSD Board meeting exposed deep divisions in our community and the urgent need for respectful, reasoned civic engagement—especially concerning student safety. I spoke in strong support of...
Letters to the Editor, April 17-23
A Letter to my Republican Friends
Our current president has launched what could very possibly become World War Three—a religious war that may even become nuclear. Is this really what you want for our children?
If not, please call your Congressional Representatives. We only need a...
Letters to the editor: Aug. 29–Sept. 4
Children are taught inegrity
In 1972 I started teaching sixth grade at Hall District Elementary School in Las Lomas, in north Monterey County. It was my first real teaching job, and the class was not very well-behaved. So, entering my second year I made some...
Letters to the editor Nov. 21-27
Criticism for Medina
PVUSD trustee Gabriel Medina never fails to amaze me. From challenging the right of a Christian woman from a Midwest Bible college to student teach, to threatening to sue the district for $35,000, his conduct has been a lesson on how not...
Letters to the editor, Oct. 19-25
"Questionable Endorsements of three PVUSD Trustee candidates by CSEA 132
I learned that California School Employees Association( CSEA) Chapter 132 endorsed PVUSD Trustee candidates Ms. Georgia Acosta ( Area 2), MR. Oscar Soto ( Area 3) and Mr. Adam Scow ( Area 6). I also...
Photo story: Adding color at the fairgrounds with flowers
People pitch in their efforts Thursday in planting at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in preparation for the 2026 fair during its annual flower...







