Santa Cruz writer Kelsey Forest inaugurates the return of ‘Local Poets, Local Inspiration.’
Articles by Guest Writers
Letters to the Editor: Aug. 15-21
California isn’t the only place trying to protect ducks from inhumane treatment. Readers also chime in about elder abuse and one of our recent cover girls.
Letters to the Editor: Aug. 8-14
The answer to our budget woes might be in our cars, according to one reader.
Letters to the Editor: Aug. 1-7
A reader seeks to bring clarity to panhandling’s place in Santa Cruz’s economy and culture. Others chime in on our coverage of the Santa Cruz Fringe Festival.
Letters to the Editor: July 25-31
A smorgasbord of reader responses to cartoon changes and recent articles about food trucks and road taxes. One reader takes a crack at the question, “Just how hard can panhandling be?”
Letters to the Editor: July 18-24
Banjo-playing comedian Richard Stockton shows some love for a live radio music show. Other readers chime in about the state of our weekly cartoons.
Letters to the Editor: July 11-July 17
Readers share their thoughts on a local iconic author, our latest political cartoon and the effort to end homelessness.
Letters to the Editor: July 4-10
One reader explains why she gave up on both political parties and found hope elsewhere instead. Others discuss Occupy’s place in Santa Cruz and money’s place in our lives. Plus: An update about Matt Groening’s (first) famously silly cartoon.
Letters to the Editor: June 27-July 3
One reader connects an agricultural cover story to Watsonville’s developing plans. Others shed light on possible water supply solutions and the best way to study them.
Letters to the Editor: June 20-26
One reader supports an East Coast effort to fight obesity. Others chime in about alternatives to desalination and what really makes a good dive bar.