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

March 13, 2026

Scotts Valley School Bell | Decisions for the Future

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

The Mountain Gardener | Phenology and You

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

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...

Fitness | Posture Correction with Core Strength

February 19, 2026

How is your posture and how do you know if you have good or poor posture? To test your posture, you can simply check...

Guest Viewpoint | Fifth District Focus Enters Second Year

February 12, 2026

I ran to represent the Fifth District, and that means making sure our mountain communities are heard and that county decisions reflect the realities...

Scotts Valley School Bell | Schools Focus on Growth, Wellness and Funding

February 12, 2026

I hope you all have been enjoying the warm weather—it’s hard to believe it’s the middle of winter. There’s a lot to cover this...

Mayor’s Message | Storms, Sinkholes and Staying the Course

February 6, 2026

As we prepared for 2026, Mother Nature certainly got our attention! Walking on what seemed like a beautiful day for a walk, my phone...

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

Scotts Valley School Bell | Decisions for the Future

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

The Mountain Gardener | Phenology and You

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

SOCIAL MEDIA

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...

Scarborough family opens Felton Ace Hardware at shuttered Rite Aid site

News Briefs | Published March 6, 2026