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November 2, 2025

Mayor’s Message | The Stitchwork That Holds Us Together

This past week, I saw a flash of hope in our small corner of the world. Our City Council was tasked with selecting a...

Fitness | Improving Dementia Through Exercise

Did you know having a regular fitness routine is one of the best things that you can do to reduce your risk of developing...

The Mountain Gardener | Why to Plant Ornamental Grasses

I’ve yet to come across a client who doesn’t want ornamental grasses in their garden. Well, everybody except my friend, Sue, who is allergic...

Finance | Medicare and Medicare Advantage Planning

“Profit mechanisms…explain why so many Americans with ‘good insurance’ still find themselves fighting for care, drowning in paperwork, and facing financial ruin when serious...

Guest Viewpoint | Scotts Valley Schools Kick Off New Year With Upgrades, Student Achievements

Hello Scotts Valley community! Your schools are back in full swing, and as your board president, I wanted to give you an update on...

The Mountain Gardener | Detection Dogs Are More Than Man’s Best Friend

I read recently that detection dogs in Lassen Park picked up the scent of the endangered red fox. They detected about 85 scat that...

Plain Talk About Food | Apples—Life’s Sweetest Forbidden Fruit

“Adam did not want the apple for the apple’s sake; he wanted it because it was forbidden.” —Mark Twain My hometown, Aberdeen, Wash., in the...

TherapyWorks | How to Bring Some Simplicity Back to Self-Care

When you hear the phrase “self-care,” what comes to mind? For many of us, it’s bubble baths, spa treatments or elaborate routines we see...

The Mountain Gardener | Remember: Learn Something New Every Day

We’ve been told this all our lives, but today’s lesson came from a reader in Scotts Valley who shared a harrowing experience she and...

Strictly Business | The Ripple Effect of Women’s Leadership Summits

What happens when you bring together dozens of women leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs under one roof? I’m here to tell you. I interviewed four...

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025

Community Bridges WIC remains open during government shutdown  Community Bridges Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program remains fully funded and operational ensuring continued support for...