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The Mountain Gardener | Kids and Pets in the Garden

July 31, 2026

Strictly Business | When Fire Insurance Feels Impossible, Mike Boffy Finds A Way

Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Celebrates Our 60th Birthday!

Plain Talk About Food | Bagels and Lox—Oy Vey!

The Mountain Gardener | How Flowers Adapt to a Changing Climate

The Mountain Gardener | Good Groundcovers for a Changing World

July 17, 2025

Faced with what to use to keep down weeds when wood chips aren’t allowed? Well, you’re not alone. Although wood chip mulch is good...

Plain Talk About Food | Cooking and Loving It in the Valleys

July 11, 2025

“You are never wrong if you do the right thing.” —Mark Twain Dear Readers, The time has come, after writing this Plain Talk About Food column,...

Finance | Planning Strategies with Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

July 10, 2025

“I think a bill can be big or it could be beautiful, but I don’t know if it could be both.” —Elon Musk Planning became...

The Mountain Gardener | Gardening with Dogs

July 10, 2025

I don’t have a dog of my own now. But I do get to pet sit for Winston, a French bulldog who is always...

TherapyWorks | How to Prevent Summer Burnout

July 4, 2025

Summer is supposed to feel lighter. Longer days, warmer weather and maybe even a break in routine. But for many people, summer brings a...

Finance | Socially Responsible Investing in Scotts Valley

July 3, 2025

“Look out!” grimaced Blue. “There’s the Trump supporter gulping Scotts Valley Coffee!” “Where else?” responded Red. “And you must be the Ben Lomond neighbor who...

The Mountain Gardener | Lessons for the Fourth of July

July 3, 2025

Earlier this year I designed the new planting area in front of the Ben Lomond Fire Station. It hasn’t been planted yet, but I...

Strictly Business | Human Magic Networking: Why Real Connection Still Wins

June 27, 2025

I wasn't going to be left behind. When social media platforms became popular and essential in the early 2000s, I hesitated. I had attended...

Mayor’s Message | Your Summer Playlist Starts Here

June 26, 2025

Summer has its own rhythm—and for those of you who, like me, love mountain biking, the outdoors and great local music, Scotts Valley is...

Plain Talk About Food | Avocados and Now Tomatoes from Mexico

June 26, 2025

Last week I was hosting a “thank you” luncheon for six of my wonderful friends—friends who support me in all my “crazy” endeavors that...

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The Mountain Gardener | Kids and Pets in the Garden

Strictly Business | When Fire Insurance Feels Impossible, Mike Boffy Finds A Way

Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Celebrates Our 60th Birthday!

Plain Talk About Food | Bagels and Lox—Oy Vey!

The Mountain Gardener | How Flowers Adapt to a Changing Climate

SOCIAL MEDIA

Scotts Valley police launch school safety enforcement

Felton Fire assessment wins voter approval

News Briefs | Published July 31, 2026

Damians Ladder highlights community impact in annual report

News Briefs | Published July 24, 2026