Ann Simonton News Today

The hit piece published as a Guest Commentary last week demands a fact check. The author, Ann Simonton, states that two recalled council members were accused of “sexual assault and sexual harassment,” which isn’t true. They were accused of bullying and harassment, and creating a hostile work environment for female city staff and council members, […]

Obviously, Ann Simonton (Guest Commentary, Feb. 13) is as left-wing progressive as any in the city. She thinks the progressive recall had no justification. Recalls only need a stated reason, not one she must approve of. The voters knew what they were doing. The candidates for office here at all levels go as usual from […]

"It’s election time again and, sadly, many voters haven’t the privilege of time to study the city of Santa Cruz’s current state of affairs," writes Ann Simonton in a Guest Commentary. "It appears the twin power brokers (real estate and tourism) are once again poised to take full advantage of voters’ lack of information."

Open Letter Supporting Amber Heard Published, Signed By Over 130 Prominent Individuals Calling for Support After Johnny Depp Trial Over 130 individuals, including famed activist Gloria Steinem, have signed an open letter supporting Amber Heard after her public trial against her ex husband Johnny…

A state commission on Friday dismissed an allegation that Santa Cruz County supervisor candidate Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson violated campaign finance and disclosure rules at a political event at a Westside Santa Cruz winery.