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The Mountain Gardener | September in the Garden

September 4, 2026

Plain Talk About Food | Fall, the Season of Sauerkraut

TherapyWorks | Back to School: When the First Day Isn’t the Hard Part

The Mountain Gardener | California Natives for Spectacular Containers

Strictly Business | Helping Seniors Move Toward What Matters

Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley’s 60th Birthday Bash

August 27, 2026

The City of Scotts Valley celebrated our city’s 60th Birthday during the first week of August. It couldn’t have happened without the hard work...

The Mountain Gardener | Planting Under Trees

August 21, 2026

Many of us live under oaks or are surrounded by redwoods. We know the value of trees in the landscape. Trees shade us in...

Finance | Planning Your Financial Future Under Socialism

August 21, 2026

“The weeds of socialism are better than the crops of capitalism.” —Chairman Mao Zedong Bernie Sanders won Santa Cruz County primaries twice and now Ocasio-Cortez,...

Fitness | Build Your Strength in the Water

August 20, 2026

Take your workout in the water. Training in the gym or on land isn’t the only way to get in better shape. You can...

The Mountain Gardener | Gardening During the Dog Days

August 14, 2026

My neighbor’s dog, Winston, is dealing with the heat of the summer during his walk and visit to my place. He can hardly wait...

Plain Talk About Food | I Wish I Was 18 Again

August 14, 2026

“And going places I’ve never been. Time turns the pages and oh, life goes so fast, Lord, I wish I was eighteen again.” —George...

Scotts Valley School Bell | Back to School!

August 13, 2026

Wow… summer sure went by quickly. I hope you and your families have all had a chance to enjoy our great weather, take a...

The Mountain Gardener | Add the Colors of a Sunset to Your Garden

August 7, 2026

Enjoying a spectacular sunset on a warm evening in the summertime is one of life’s simple pleasures. Peach and orange tones bounce off the...

Finance | Hedging Strategies Reconsidered?

August 7, 2026

A year ago, I publicly recommended that investors hedge bets against stocks in fear that Trump tariffs would start devastating trade wars. The Supreme...

TherapyWorks | Why Grown-Ups Need Friends, Too

August 6, 2026

Think back to when you were 10 years old. Making a friend was as simple as sharing a swing set or trading half a...

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The Mountain Gardener | September in the Garden

Plain Talk About Food | Fall, the Season of Sauerkraut

TherapyWorks | Back to School: When the First Day Isn’t the Hard Part

The Mountain Gardener | California Natives for Spectacular Containers

Strictly Business | Helping Seniors Move Toward What Matters

SOCIAL MEDIA

Workforce report highlights job growth, economic challenges in Santa Cruz County

News Briefs | Published Sept. 4, 2026

Scotts Valley city manager’s resignation follows contentious council meeting

News Briefs | Published Aug. 28, 2026

Arrest made in Scotts Valley fires