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Letters, Oct. 21, 2022

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Save our irreplaceable farmland Our farm, Lakeside Organic Gardens, now in our 26th year, creates hundreds of jobs and supports local businesses that rely on the strength of our local agriculture. Growing food provides employment at all skill levels, from the newest technologies to business...

Letters to the Editor, March 8, 2019

Letters to the Editor, March 8, 2019

Letters to the Editor, Nov. 22

Incidents of convenience Please realize that there are more guns in our country than there are people. That came to light again in one of the latest senseless shootings in Santa Clarita. The shooter’s late father had six guns. While reports aren’t clear on the impact...

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 31: Tommy Gugale’s family thanks community

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 31, 2017

Guest View: Transportation gap widens

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It is widely accepted that our dependency on automobiles is a potent contributor to the climate crisis. What is not so well understood is how auto dependency initiated a new phenomenon: transportation poverty.  Prior to the automobile revolution, walking was how both rich and poor...

Fausto Romero Gomez

Fausto Romero Gomez died peacefully at his Watsonville residence, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. He was 71.

When we silence teachers, we teach fear instead of freedom

There are moments in a community’s life when silence is not neutral. It is a decision. This is one of those moments in Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Our Board of Trustees is preparing to approve revisions to Policy 6144 - the so-called “Controversial Issues” policy....

Letter: Care for the wetlands, support the community

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As so many of us are continuing to be affected by the recent storms, whatever comes our way, our community is in this together. The wetlands, creeks, and Pajaro River and the history of flooding in this valley have been fundamental to shaping the...

Movie Review: 'The Circle' disappoints, rightfully thuds in box office

“The Circle” is possibly the most disappointing movie I’ve seen this year. It’s a perfect example of a film that asks a great question but doesn’t ever follow through on the ideas and answers that follow. It’s also a great example of how smart moviegoers

Abel Mejia: PVUSD needs to rearrange priorities

After reading the PVUSD’s Oct. 5 offer to certificated staff, I was further disappointed by their lack of bargaining in good faith. The district continues to have its priorities in the wrong order.
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A State Parks Rescue swimmer paddles to shore from a pickup that stalled in flood water on Paulsen Road in 2023. New funding could help prevent this annual event.

County to seek federal disaster funding

Santa Cruz County can now apply for roughly $13.7 million in federal disaster recovery funds for “urgent need” infrastructure repairs and mitigation projects tied...