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The Mountain Gardener | Veggies in the Shade

April 10, 2026

The Mountain Gardener | Survivors in the Garden

Mayor’s Message | A Look at Scotts Valley’s New Development

Finance | Trump Tax Benefits for Rich and Modest Taxpayers

Guest Viewpoint | Building a Resilient Future for the San Lorenzo Valley

Strictly Business | Leadership & Heart: Women’s Inner Strength Movement

January 2, 2025

Jennifer Young is a force of nature. She has an infectious wit and undeniable intelligence. Her love of working with details and structure and...

Guest Column | Difference Between Sympathy and Empathy

January 2, 2025

“Could a greater miracle take place than to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?” —Henry Davis Thoreau That day in Boulder Creek was...

Fitness | Lifestyle Change vs. New Year’s Resolution

January 2, 2025

It’s the time of year when many of us create ambitious New Year’s resolutions and with good intentions to follow through. We reflect on...

The Mountain Gardener | The 2025 Pantone Color of the Year

January 2, 2025

Every year when the Pantone Color of the Year is announced, I write a column about all the great plants that echo that color....

Plain Talk About Food | A Little Box of Raisins

December 27, 2024

Reaching for a box of golden raisins for my persimmon puddings in Ben Lomond market the other day, I smiled, remembering the little box...

Finance | Accounting for Your Financial Plan

December 27, 2024

“In the world of finance, the best accounting is like poetry—precise, impactful and timeless.” —Daniel Adams Every New Year, calculate your present resources, income, expenditures...

The Mountain Gardener | Happy New Year 2025

December 27, 2024

I’ve been on this planet for quite a few years now, so why is it always hard for me to get my head around...

Guest Column | Reflecting on 12 Years of Service in Santa Cruz County

December 19, 2024

During the past 12 years, as your Fifth District Supervisor covering Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley, it has been my honor to...

TherapyWorks | Benefits of Reflecting on Your Year & How to Do It

December 19, 2024

As the calendar year comes to a close, many of us instinctively turn to goal-setting and resolutions for the year ahead. But before you...

The Mountain Gardener | ’Twas the Night Before Christmas — A Poem for Gardeners

December 19, 2024

’Twas the night before Christmas and all through the garden, The creatures were stirring, the deer got a pardon. The hummingbird feeders were hung by the...

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The Mountain Gardener | Veggies in the Shade

The Mountain Gardener | Survivors in the Garden

Mayor’s Message | A Look at Scotts Valley’s New Development

Finance | Trump Tax Benefits for Rich and Modest Taxpayers

Guest Viewpoint | Building a Resilient Future for the San Lorenzo Valley

SOCIAL MEDIA

News Briefs | Published April 10, 2026

Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

News Briefs | Published April 3, 2026

Caltrans changes speed limits on portion of Highway 17