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Scotts Valley School Bell | Gratitude and Advancement

June 11, 2026

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

The Mountain Gardener | Oh, Deer! Part I

July 11, 2024

I thought my plants were safe from deer. Because most of my sunny spots are in front, I planted lots of colorful annuals and...

Strictly Business | The Ultimate Trio: Fashion, Fun & Feel-Good Finds

July 3, 2024

Nestled in the heart of downtown Felton, SCM Clothing Glass & A$$ is redefining the shopping experience. It is located conveniently across from RiteAid...

Plain Talk About Food | Then and Now

July 3, 2024

Living just off Highway 9 in Ben Lomond, I am often caught up in lines of traffic going “nowhere” for minutes at a time....

The Mountain Gardener | Solutions for Gardening in the Shade

July 3, 2024

If you see a recurring theme in my columns about growing successfully in a shady garden, it’s because my last three houses have all...

Finance | For the Love of Stocks

June 28, 2024

“In a recent nationwide survey of working age Americans, 79% agree that the nation faces a retirement savings crisis…more than half of Americans (55%)...

TherapyWorks | The Importance of Mental Health for Men: Breaking the Silence

June 28, 2024

Mental health is an integral aspect of overall well-being, yet it often remains overshadowed by physical health. This disparity is particularly pronounced among men,...

Fitness | Benefits of Short Workouts This Summer

June 27, 2024

There’s a huge misconception that in order to have a strong body and be in better shape, it takes hours a day every week...

The Mountain Gardener | Knee High by the Fourth of July

June 27, 2024

I don’t grow corn in my small, shady garden, so I’m not sure how tall they’d be by now if I planted on May...

Mayor’s Message | Calling the Question

June 21, 2024

Sometimes you just have to turn to the man for guidance, and in this case, Shakespeare states it perfectly in “Macbeth”: Double, double toil and...

Plain Talk About Food | My Wonky Cart

June 20, 2024

Just when I was in a hurry, I made the mistake of choosing the grocery cart with the “wonky” wheel. Sometime ago, CNN did...

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Scotts Valley School Bell | Gratitude and Advancement

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

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Summer of soccer kicks off in Santa Cruz County

News Briefs | Published June 5, 2026