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February 8, 2026

Plain Talk About Food | The ‘Real’ Blackberry

I simply cannot pass a display of blackberries at any fruit stand without buying at least one “clamshell” of those luscious berries, which are...

The Mountain Gardener | The Magic of Planting Edibles from Bare Root

A visit to any of our local nurseries at this time of year is like a visit to the candy store for a gardener....

Fitness | Fall Prevention: Balance Matters at Any Age

When we think of “Fall Prevention,” generally we emphasize the senior population (age 65-plus), but that’s not the only age group we should be...

TherapyWorks | Setting Goals That Support Your Mental Health

As we move into a new season, many of us feel inspired to set goals. But traditional goal-setting often focuses on productivity, achievement and...

Finance | Generation X: Financial Success by Osmosis

“In jobs, they embrace risk and prefer free agency over loyal corporatism. From grunge to hip-hop, their splintery culture reveals a hardened edge. Politically,...

The Mountain Gardener | Good Houseplants for You & Your Home

I look out my sliding glass doors and see tall redwoods and stately oaks, but on the inside I enjoy the green and sometimes...

Plain Talk About Food | A Fresh Beginning

Opening the door of my refrigerator to pull out ingredients for a new recipe I am trying or walking the path in my garden...

Scotts Valley School Bell | Back to School in 2026

I hope you all had a peaceful and joyous holiday season. Your Scotts Valley schools have been back from break since Jan. 5, and...

The Mountain Gardener | What’s New? Gardening Trends for 2026

I like to keep up with new garden research as well as the new trends. We humans started growing food about 12,000 years ago...

The Mountain Gardener | The 2026 Pantone Color of the Year

Last year Pantone chose Mocha Mousse as their color of the year, which I’m sure looks great in a living room but the garden?...

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Overnight traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton continues Sunday

Travelers on Highway 9 in Felton will encounter overnight traffic control beginning Sunday, Feb. 8, to allow crews to construct sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways...