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March 27, 2026

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

On Friday, March 20, at 7:46am, the day and night will be almost equal. That’s why it’s called the Spring or Vernal Equinox. Some...

Fitness | Grip and Wrist Strength

When it comes to strength, you generally hear people talk about legs, biceps, chest, glutes, the common and visibly noticeable areas, but no one...

Finance | Asset Flipping to Avoid Taxes

Tax involves words more than numbers, and CPAs and CFPs evade math beyond Algebra I. Yes, readers can flip taxable investments into 2026 IRAs...

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

Wearing something green on St. Patrick’s Day has been a tradition since immigrants, particularly in the United States, transformed the holiday into a largely...

Scotts Valley School Bell | Decisions for the Future

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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Pellerin honors local leaders at 2026 Women of the Year celebration

While locals and flatlanders alike flocked to the Santa Cruz coastline on March 20 to escape the heat wave that gripped the state, a...