Letters to the Editor

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June 25, 2025

Letters

Time for my annual common-sense letter about Independence Day. How about this year: NO spotlights, NO fences, NO triple-fines.

.Letters to the Editor

June 18, 2025

LETTERS

Although it is a founding principle of our great democracy, many people do not understand what the absence of “The Rule of Law” really means.

.Letters to the Editor

June 18, 2025

The Editor’s Desk

There are two photos that really tell the story: Kettmann and partners in front of a beautiful building, then another shot the next day, after it was bombed to rubble.

.Letters to the Editor

June 11, 2025

The Editor’s Desk

One great thing about our county: there are enough unusual and hidden spots to keep even lifelong locals surprised for life.

.Letters to the Editor

June 11, 2025

LETTERS

A California appeals court has ruled that holding a phone to view maps while driving violates the state’s distracted driving law

.Letters to the Editor

June 4, 2025

The Editor’s Desk

Body art is so ubiquitous it’s hard to believe tattooing was illegal in Santa Cruz until 1986. Our cover story takes a look at some of the latest trends

.Letters to the Editor

June 4, 2025

Letters

Summer is almost here, and with it will come deadly heat waves supercharged by the climate crisis. Yet in 27 states, it’s perfectly legal for utility companies to shut off electricity...

.Letters to the Editor

May 28, 2025

The Editor’s Desk

I’ll never forget when my then 4-year-old son started to understand where food comes from. “It’s a good thing we don’t eat animals,” he said. “We eat food.”

.Letters to the Editor

May 28, 2025

Letters

It is time for Mr. Driscoll to get a damn clue about organic farming. Our city of Watsonville is NOT a test zone for the pesticide and herbicide industry.

.Letters to the Editor

May 21, 2025

The Editor’s Desk

I got chills when I read Kyara Rodriguez’s story in our Pride features. She notes that in the 1970s, people were still being arrested for their sexuality.

.Letters to the Editor

May 21, 2025

LETTERS

I’m reaching out regarding the recent story, “Activist Dolores Huerta Speaks Out Against Pesticide Use.” The article doesn’t fully explain...

.Letters to the Editor

May 14, 2025