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The Mountain Gardener | All About Ceanothus

June 5, 2026

Plain Talk About Food | It’s Giving ‘Mmm, Mmm Good’

Finance | Social Security in Your Financial Plan

The Mountain Gardener | Butterflies Galore

Strictly Business | Behind the Scenes of Saving Animals

Plain Talk About Food | Oh That Bread Pudding!

March 7, 2025

I was such a little thing when Uncle picked me up and sat me down on a red leather stool that swiveled. Honestly, I...

The Mountain Gardener | Long-lived Survivors in the Garden

March 6, 2025

Many, many years ago my landscape designer group was fortunate to get a private tour by the head gardener at Filoli Gardens. One of...

TherapyWorks | The Role of Community in Self Care

March 5, 2025

When we hear the term “self care,” we often think of solo activities—reading a book, journaling, taking a bath or going for a walk...

Finance | Fundamental Analysis in Securities Investing

February 28, 2025

The market dipped 1.7% today (Feb. 21, 2025) with fears of tariff wars and inflation, but I sleep well. This CFP generally encourages securities...

The Mountain Gardener | The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: Plants for the Allergy Sufferer

February 28, 2025

I live on Boulder Creek where the native red alder is in full bloom. Their catkins release wind-borne pollen, which along with the redwoods...

Plain Talk About Food | Ahh, That Skirt Steak!

February 21, 2025

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” —Winston Churchill Often when I am in Santa...

Fitness | Sleep Hygiene for Better Health

February 21, 2025

What do you know about Sleep Hygiene? How is your sleep affecting your health? Sleep Hygiene is the practices and habits that promote good quality...

The Mountain Gardener | Landscape Design Tips for Your Garden

February 20, 2025

This is the time of year to re-imagine your garden. Sure, that cleanup and weed control is an ongoing task, but it’s more fun...

Mayor’s Message | Smooth Roads Ahead in Scotts Valley

February 14, 2025

As a small city operating with only 6.5% of its residents’ property tax revenue, Scotts Valley faces significant financial challenges in providing essential services....

Finance | Taxing the Rich? How the Wealthy Maneuver to Pay Less Than Others

February 14, 2025

Trump may keep his TCJA from expiring this year as Biden, seeking wealth taxes, claims: “No billionaire should pay a lower tax rate than...

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The Mountain Gardener | All About Ceanothus

Plain Talk About Food | It’s Giving ‘Mmm, Mmm Good’

Finance | Social Security in Your Financial Plan

The Mountain Gardener | Butterflies Galore

Strictly Business | Behind the Scenes of Saving Animals

SOCIAL MEDIA

Summer of soccer kicks off in Santa Cruz County

News Briefs | Published June 5, 2026

Emergency utility repairs continue on Highway 9 in Felton

News Briefs | Published May 28, 2026

Highway 9 one-way reversing traffic control continues during week of May...