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TherapyWorks | Why Grown-Ups Need Friends, Too

August 6, 2026

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!

Mayor’s Message | Connecting Our Future: Skypark & Town Center

April 11, 2025

As we step into spring, I’m thrilled to share some exciting developments that mark a turning point for two of our community’s most beloved...

Finance | Ride Out the Storm of Global Tariff Wars

April 10, 2025

Amidst great oceans encircling America, mighty walls rise out of foaming seas to divide neighbors at peace. Trump’s gilded statues, glaring condescendingly, adorn stone...

The Mountain Gardener | Vegetables in the Shade

April 10, 2025

Being the type who doesn’t take no for an answer, I’m going to try growing veggies on my shady deck again. I wasn’t very...

Plain Talk About Food | Chicago Means Kielbasa

April 3, 2025

It was 6 o’clock in the morning and I was putting my carry-on and a grocery bag in the United’s overhead container, when I...

The Mountain Gardener | All About Soil

April 3, 2025

The calendar shows it’s spring. The longer days definitely say “spring.” And the weather couldn’t be more “spring-like.” But I'm concerned about the soil...

Strictly Business | Not Your Average Salon

March 29, 2025

Stepping into Montgomery’s Barbershop is like stepping into a time capsule. The scent of shaving cream lingers in the air, the hum of clippers...

Finance | Local Tax Impact in Santa Cruz County

March 27, 2025

According to the Tax Foundation, California is 34th in the country—not last—in property taxes and Proposition 13 gives us an effective tax rate of...

The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Plants Are Blooming Now

March 27, 2025

I’m ready for spring. Those few warm spells have given me spring fever. Many plants blooming now are fragrant. Mother Nature encourages pollinators to...

TherapyWorks | 5 Ways to Say ‘No’ Without Saying ‘No’

March 21, 2025

Here’s the truth: Saying no is hard. Saying “no” can feel like an impossible task for many people. Whether it’s turning down a request for...

Plain Talk About Food | Biscotti Shared Over Coffee

March 20, 2025

“Do one thing every day that scares you.” —Eleanore Roosevelt My traveling shoes had taken me to Washington State; I was on my way to...

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TherapyWorks | Why Grown-Ups Need Friends, Too

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!

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