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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 | End of an Era & New Beginnings for Scotts Valley

November 7, 2025

This month marks the end of an era in Scotts Valley. For as long as I can remember, the name Walpole has been synonymous...

Finance | Cost Cutting for Affordable Obamacare

November 7, 2025

“In the days of direct payment, a bill for a 4-day maternity and 4-day nursery stay, including $10 for the delivery room, was $52.50...

Plain Talk About Food | A Bushel and a Peck

November 6, 2025

“Oh, I love you, a bushel and a peck, a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck…” —“Guys and Dolls,” circa...

The Mountain Gardener | Japanese Maples Shine Bright in the Fall

November 6, 2025

I’m starting to see the beginning of fall color on some trees. It’s an exciting time of year. My friend, Kate, in Bonny Doon...

Strictly Business | When Sound Becomes Medicine: A Journey Into Sound & Soul

October 31, 2025

Picture yourself lying back, eyes closed, as gentle vibrations ripple through the air. In that moment, you begin to feel your body soften, your...

The Mountain Gardener | Halloween Fun in the Garden This Season

October 30, 2025

This year I happen to have lots of fall blooming perennials. Just in time for Halloween, the ornamental sunflowers, golden coreopsis and black-eyed-Susan are...

Finance | Financial Freedom Evolves with Professional Advice

October 24, 2025

“The most radical thing that could happen is we’ll become a nation of financial literates. It’s within the realm of possibility.” —Don Phillips Financial freedom...

TherapyWorks | 7 Healthy Fall Habits to Benefit Your Mental Health

October 23, 2025

As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, fall offers a natural opportunity to reset. The slower pace and cozy routines...

The Mountain Gardener | Everything You Didn’t Know About Mums

October 23, 2025

You probably think of mums as boring. They’re everywhere at this time of year. Many consider them a bit of color on the front...

Mayor’s Message | The Stitchwork That Holds Us Together

October 17, 2025

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