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February 11, 2026

The Mountain Gardener | Phenology and Climate Change

What’s that wet stuff coming from the sky? Hopefully by the time you’re reading this we will have gotten some much-needed rainfall. I wanted...

Finance | Cryptocurrency: The Emperor’s Fine Clothing

“The ultimate irony of crypto… is that crypto is succeeding by doing exactly the opposite of what it was originally intended for… Crypto will...

TherapyWorks | The Power of Habits: Transforming Your Life and Mental Health

As a mental health expert, one of the most profound truths I’ve observed is that small, consistent habits can create a ripple effect that...

The Mountain Gardener | Get Excited About Bare Root Edibles

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

Mayor’s Message | Weathering the Storms: Scotts Valley Looks Ahead to a Bright 2025

As we step into 2025, we must acknowledge the unprecedented events that recently tested our community's resilience. Our long-held scientific belief that tornadoes do...

Plain Talk About Food | Finally, Dungeness Crab! A Culinary Cautionary Tale

“Be careful what you wish for, it might be more than you can handle.” That thought immediately came to mind, that late afternoon while staring...

The Mountain Gardener | For the Love of Roses

January is almost over with nary a raindrop. Our days have been lovely and many of my plants have started growing earlier than usual....

Finance | Date the Rate but Marry the House

Bummer Bob gripes over dinner, where most financial decisions get solved: “We just can’t afford a gorgeous river house in Brookdale now. Thirty-year mortgages...

The Mountain Gardener | Houseplants — Good for You and 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 | Napkins, Then and Now

“Mae West has been on more laps than a napkin.” —Walter Winchel Yesterday, while ironing my umpteenth holiday napkin, I was remembering our “napkin box”...

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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...