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Scotts Valley School Bell | Celebrating Successes and Embracing Growth

November 14, 2025

Fitness | Stretch Away the Holiday Stress This Year

The Mountain Gardener | Planting Season Begins for Bulbs in the Fall

Mayor’s Message | End of an Era & New Beginnings for Scotts Valley

Finance | Cost Cutting for Affordable Obamacare

The Mountain Gardener | Remember: Learn Something New Every Day

October 2, 2025

We’ve been told this all our lives, but today’s lesson came from a reader in Scotts Valley who shared a harrowing experience she and...

Strictly Business | The Ripple Effect of Women’s Leadership Summits

September 26, 2025

What happens when you bring together dozens of women leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs under one roof? I’m here to tell you. I interviewed four...

Finance | Zoomers on the Rise: How Gen Z Is Reshaping Financial Independence

September 25, 2025

“ou're also the most tech-savvy, adaptable, and values-driven generation to date. And that's your superpower in this new financial landscape.” —Paul White, “Financial Freedom...

The Mountain Gardener | Sheet Mulch Away That Old Lawn Effectively

September 25, 2025

I don’t know why I’m amazed when I come across an old lawn that was sheet mulched away. After all, it’s a tried and...

Guest Viewpoint | Building the Future Together: Thank You Scotts Valley for Supporting Measure O

September 19, 2025

Last November, the Scotts Valley community came together in an extraordinary way to support our schools by passing Measure O, an $85 million bond...

Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Community in Action: Demolitions, Leadership Changes, Fall Events

September 18, 2025

For the first time in all my years of public service, I’ve witnessed bulldozers tearing down buildings in our community without any input or...

The Mountain Gardener | Time to Plant California Native Species

September 18, 2025

Every year I vow to add more California natives to my little garden. Problem is I don’t have much sun, which is great on...

Finance | Planning for Longevity

September 12, 2025

“Forever young, I want to be forever young.” —Bob Dylan I now ask planning clients about time more than work cessation after 65. Sadly, my...

The Mountain Gardener | Combining Plants in Exciting Ways

September 11, 2025

Lately I’ve been looking at my garden and what’s blooming now while also thinking of what to recommend for new gardens. Seems I’m always...

Finance | Landlording in the Santa Cruz Mountains

September 5, 2025

In the San Lorenzo Valley, it is easier to admit dope smoking than 10 years of successful landlording. But I am not the only...

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Scotts Valley School Bell | Celebrating Successes and Embracing Growth

Fitness | Stretch Away the Holiday Stress This Year

The Mountain Gardener | Planting Season Begins for Bulbs in the Fall

Mayor’s Message | End of an Era & New Beginnings for Scotts Valley

Finance | Cost Cutting for Affordable Obamacare

SOCIAL MEDIA

News Briefs | Published Nov. 14, 2025

County Park Friends launches campaign to support youth recreation

News Briefs | Published Nov. 7, 2025

Town Hall to discuss District 5 roads on Nov. 13 in...

Santa Cruz County unites to combat food insecurity during government shutdown...