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May 20, 2026

The Mountain Gardener | Gorgeous Rhododendrons in the Garden

Every garden I visit these days has at least one gorgeous rhododendron in full bloom. They can’t help but be spectacularly covered with those...

Finance | Tax Dimensions of Retirement Savings

If you want to save on taxes, do what the government wants you to do. Indeed, save for retirement so you don’t burden your...

Plain Talk About Food | Recipes From the Past Stir Memories

I suppose if a ‘good’ witch stood in front of me and asked, which one person from your past life would you bring back...

The Mountain Gardener | Native Plants Offer Many Varieties

Most of us would love to have a garden containing all California native plants growing happily in an ecosystem where everybody wins—birds, bees, insects,...

Mayor’s Message | Investing in Safety and Strengthening Community Through Service

One of the greatest privileges of serving as your mayor is having a front-row seat to the dedication and quiet heroism of those who...

Guest Viewpoint | A Water Agency’s Perspective on Fighting Wildfires

Cal Fire is observing Wildfire Preparedness Week from May 4-10, 2025. This week is an opportunity to build awareness around the measures that individuals,...

The Mountain Gardener | 1,000 Columns and Still Growing Strong

It all started back in 2005 when my first column was published in the newly combined San Lorenzo Valley Press and the Scotts Valley...

Finance | Hemming, Hawing and Hedging Options

“Concision in style, Precision in thought, Decision in life.” —Victor Hugo We are a nation of consumers and investors, hemming, hawing and hedging with Trump,...

Plain Talk About Food | Ocean’s Bounty

My entire life has revolved around our ocean’s bounty, whether it be in the fierce beauty of storms I’ve witnessed living next to its...

The Mountain Gardener | Flowering Dogwoods for the Santa Cruz Mountains

I don’t know if I like the pink ones or the white ones best. A flowering dogwood in any shade is stunning. My friend...

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Johnson wins dismissal of attempted human trafficking charges, DA refiles

He was the sort of guy who could paint a sandwich board with a creative flair. He went by the moniker “Oakengard” and was...