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February 22, 2026

Guest Column | Juvenile Hall Reformation

“We are always too busy for our children. We lavish gifts upon them; but the most precious gift, our personal association, which means so...

The Mountain Gardener | Watering the Right Way

Think like a plant. The weather might be cool one day, really hot the next day. And your plants are growing like mad in...

Finance | Commodities Investing in Uncertain Times

“Gold is the money of kings, silver is the money of gentlemen, barter is the money of peasants—but debt is the money of slaves.”...

TherapyWorks | 5 Simple Ways to Boost Mental Health

Taking care of your mental health doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming. Small, simple actions that turn into habits can make a...

The Mountain Gardener | Grow Flowers for Year-Round Bouquets

Want to be able to walk outside and pick some flowers to take to a friend’s house or bring inside to enjoy yourself? Not...

Strictly Business | Firespark: A Path to Regenerative Health

In the movie “Avatar,” a powerful phrase echoes—“I see you.” It’s more than a greeting; it’s a recognition of the soul. And as the...

Plain Talk About Food | Memorial Day and Memories

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you’ll land among the stars.” —Norman Vincent Peale Whether you are going to be cooking for a...

Fitness | Functional Fitness for a Longer Life

What is functional fitness? Functional fitness is a way of exercising that mimics real life movements, in addition to offering numerous benefits for daily...

Mayor’s Message | Hope for the Future — and a Budget to Match

As I drove down Scotts Valley Drive last week, I smiled seeing all the happy faces of graduating high school seniors on banners lining...

The Mountain Gardener | Best Native Plants for Containers

A couple weeks ago I wrote about including California native plants in your garden. Since I have limited ground to garden, I mostly have...

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Rogers seeks San Lorenzo Valley Water board seat after decades with...

For nearly 50 years, Rick Rogers was an integral part of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD). Shortly after graduating high school, he...