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The Mountain Gardener | Add the Colors of a Sunset to Your Garden

August 7, 2026

Finance | Hedging Strategies Reconsidered?

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

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...

The Mountain Gardener | Love Is in the Air — Plant Reproduction

February 13, 2025

One of my favorite classes when I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was Plant Taxonomy. On the surface the subject sounds a little...

Guest Viewpoint | Diving Into My New Role as 5th District Supervisor

February 7, 2025

It has been an exciting first month as your County Supervisor for the Fifth District. After being officially sworn in on Dec. 23 by...

Strictly Speaking | Unlocking the Brain’s Healing Power: What is Brainspotting?

February 7, 2025

“Really,” I thought to myself, what is Brainspotting? After Erin Burton, LCSW, finished her introduction at a local event, I decided to set up...

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The Mountain Gardener | Add the Colors of a Sunset to Your Garden

Finance | Hedging Strategies Reconsidered?

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

SOCIAL MEDIA

Scotts Valley City Manager Mali LaGoe announces resignation

News Briefs | Published Aug. 7, 2026

Scotts Valley police launch school safety enforcement

Felton Fire assessment wins voter approval

News Briefs | Published July 31, 2026