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Guest Viewpoint | No Kings Day 3: The Power of Protests

March 20, 2026

The Mountain Gardener | March Tasks in the Garden for Spring Equinox 2026

Fitness | Grip and Wrist Strength

Finance | Asset Flipping to Avoid Taxes

The Mountain Gardener | St. Patrick’s Day Isn’t the Only Time for Green

Scotts Valley School Bell | Decisions for the Future

March 13, 2026

This month, I want to start by congratulating our Scotts Valley High Lady Falcons varsity basketball team! For the first time ever, they advanced...

Mayor’s Message | A Legacy of Community Policing Continues in Scotts Valley

March 12, 2026

The City of Scotts Valley has long been recognized as one of the safest cities in the state. That reputation did not happen by...

The Mountain Gardener | Phenology and You

March 6, 2026

Always on the look out for potential problems in my garden, I can use all the help I can get. Solutions are out there....

Plain Talk About Food | The House Across the Street: Awaiting New Neighbors

March 5, 2026

“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor.” —Mr. (Fred) Rogers The house stands empty now, its windows have been...

Finance | Child Taxes After Trump Reforms

March 5, 2026

Now kids will be born with tax deductions and savings checks! Without these, parents save for children after taxes up to 37%. And they...

The Mountain Gardener | Tips for Planting Success This Season

February 27, 2026

With our gardens coming to life at this time of year, we are hopeful that each plant will achieve its full potential during this...

Strictly Business | Using AI Without Losing Your Human Magic

February 27, 2026

To my business readership and leadership audience: as AI platforms boost efficiency, how do we ensure we maintain authentic, human-centered leadership rather than becoming...

TherapyWorks | Relationships & Mental Health: Why Connection Matters

February 26, 2026

When we think about mental health, we often picture stress, anxiety, burnout or life transitions. But one of the most powerful influences on our...

The Mountain Gardener | Allergy Season is Upon Us Once Again

February 20, 2026

I live on Boulder Creek, where the native red alder is in full bloom. Their catkins release wind-borne pollen, which along with the redwoods...

Finance | Small Corporations in Financial Planning

February 19, 2026

“I selected an S Corporation to safeguard my personal assets through limited liability protection while enjoying pass-through taxation, allowing business profits to flow directly...

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Guest Viewpoint | No Kings Day 3: The Power of Protests

The Mountain Gardener | March Tasks in the Garden for Spring Equinox 2026

Fitness | Grip and Wrist Strength

Finance | Asset Flipping to Avoid Taxes

The Mountain Gardener | St. Patrick’s Day Isn’t the Only Time for Green

SOCIAL MEDIA

News Briefs | Published March 20, 2026

Early morning blaze at Bonny Doon fire station

Daytime and overnight traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton continues...

Felton’s Thormann marks 50 years with PGA

Vegetation control project to impact Highway 17 north of Scotts Valley...