We face some big issues here in eastern Santa Cruz County, and it’s more important than ever that we have access to the documents we need in order to make informed decisions. Twice in this past month, however, the PRT and the public have been denied this access.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor
Secure Your Garbage We are about to enter the ‘Season of the Wind’. I have no scientific proof, but I believe the Season of the Wind starts earlier every year, […]
Life Among the Humans: The Ballad of O.J. Rittenhouse
Not wanting to be governed by my own knee-jerk bias, I sat down to watch the trial. And, for the first time ever, I was wrong.
Five Reasons to Wear Jewelry
During the period of pandemic separation, I have not accessorized with any of the earrings or decorative necklaces that I normally would have. Why have I chosen the jewelry that I have worn during this time?
Letters to the Editor
Cattlewoman Responds As a rancher and cattlewoman, I was startled at the outlandish claims made about beef and water in a November Letter to the Editor. Of course it takes water […]
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The goal: To clean up Patagonia, beautify our town, rid it of unwanted garbage and eliminate the litter. Securing our garbage is a huge step in this. By securing your garbage, […]
Life Among the Humans: Do You Have Reservations, Sir?
One truly admirable aspect of indigenous culture is its general, humble sense of mutuality.
Dispensing Solutions
How can the new pot shops succeed when all the undercover smokers would rather die than let the neighbors know they enjoy funny brownies?