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Honoring those who sacrificed

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POW—prisoner of war. What happened to them? Where did they go? From the time civilization first began so began the mystery of the POW/MIA. Many have fought for truth, justice and freedom. Men and women sacrificing their lives for us. As I remember my childhood, I...

Civics Summit Planning Committee, Dec. 16: Your vote is your voice

Voter apathy and disengagement only feed into further discontent with the political system. If a small number of voters, regardless of political affiliation, are the only ones to decide the issues, we all have to live with these repercussions. All elections have consequences and democracies are not spectator sports.

Sandy Lydon: How Jack London continues to build fires

These chilly nights have kick-started my personal fire-building season. Wood fires are the only source of heat in our home, so a fire in a woodstove is now a daily necessity. I first learned how to build a fire from my paternal grandmother who lived...

June 14: several notable historic events, Trump’s military parade

June 14 is a significant date in our country's history. On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the United States Flag Act resolution. This resolution stipulated that the official American flag should have 13 stripes, alternating between red and white, 13 stars to...

Letters to the Editor, Nov. 16, 2018

Letters to the Editor, Nov. 16, 2018

Supervisor’s Update, April 2025

Spring into Action Spring is here, bringing with it a season of exciting community events, important updates, and opportunities to get involved! From a family-friendly bike ride this weekend to the return of the Young Supervisors Academy. Here’s a look at what’s happening in our...

Letters to the Editor, Nov. 8

Here’s my concern folks Forty percent of our fellow citizens: believe lying is OK (over 13,000 and counting) 2. believe one needn’t pay one’s bills (contractors and city police that protect presidential rallies) 3. believe stealing from the government is OK (emoluments clause) 4. believe that UC No. 1 (unindicted co-conspirator #1)...

From the editor's desk, Jan. 30: A look at 2018’s calendar

The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s annual awards dinner is always a night of celebration, socializing and bad jokes.

Watsonville mayor's update, Sept. 14

Watsonville mayor's update, Sept. 14, 2017

Letters to the Editor, July 12, 2019

Letters to the Editor, July 12, 2019.
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Public defenders plan April 23 protest over caseloads, funding gaps

Public defenders in Santa Cruz County will join colleagues across California and the nation April 23 in a coordinated protest highlighting what they describe...