Letters to the Editor, May 7
Railbanking is the answer
Who, what, why, where, when and how?
These are the questions that need to be considered in any public transportation project.
According to the RTC's planning documents, a $1.3 billion train would primarily serve a projected 300 Watsonville commuters, making an insignificant impact...
Letters to the Editor, Dec. 19: Will PVUSD teachers go on strike? Squatters go home!
Letters to the Editor, Dec. 19, 2017
Letters to the Editor Nov. 28-Dec. 4
Medina ‘not shrinking back’ after Lelieur letter
Mr. Lelieur’s letter (Nov. 21-28, p. 8) tries to present a clear picture of the PVUSD Nov. 12 board meeting, but anyone who was present or watched the recording knows his version doesn’t match reality. The board president...
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 28
A novel idea for the rail
A friend and fellow rail advocate came up with the following idea:
Following the terrible and tragic wildfires that have devastated North Santa Cruz County, there will be a need to bring in materials such as lumber as the rebuilding...
Bill Monning, Jan. 6: January is Blood Donor Month
It is the beginning of a new year and it is time for us to remember how we can help our friends, neighbors, and community through the simple act of giving blood. January has been known as National Blood Donor Month since 1970 because people are busy with their post-holiday schedules, trying to get back into their work and/or school routines, and forget about making time to donate blood.
Letters to the Editor, Sept. 2
Proud to remain your community hospital
Dear Pajaro Valley Community,
It is an exciting and historic time for the Pajaro Valley. As a result of the dedication and support Watsonville Community Hospital received from this incredible community over the past several months, the Pajaro Valley Health...
Letters to the Editor, April 9
Censure is a distraction from real issues
While in no way defending the recent behavior of Georgia Acosta, I have to call out those Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees members now involved in the censure pile-on.
Following the Brown Act is the responsibility...
Supervisor Felipe Hernandez: 2024 Year in Review
Editor's note: This column was submitted in December and should have run earlier in January.
As we enter the new year, I’m reflecting on our achievements in 2024—progress made possible through collaboration with community members, colleagues, county staff, and you.
Together, we’ve worked to ensure Santa...
Letters to the Editor, Nov. 24
Bus-Trail is the best option
Bus-Trail allows the present unused Santa Cruz County Corridor to be totally Trail-Only, totally Bus-Only or anything in-between at any time.
Those who liked the recent TIG “wannabe bus” demonstration when it was standing still or ramping up to the full...
Watsonville City Council to mull plastic bag, oversize vehicle parking ordinances
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday is set to consider two ordinances aimed at reducing plastic waste at retail checkouts and tightening rules on...
















