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The Mountain Gardener | Gardening During the Dog Days

August 14, 2026

Plain Talk About Food | I Wish I Was 18 Again

Scotts Valley School Bell | Back to School!

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

Finance | Hedging Strategies Reconsidered?

Finance | Life Insurance: Who Needs It?

August 2, 2024

“Our advice—that term life is a better deal for most families—hasn't changed.” —Consumer Reports Life insurance agents somehow think that life insurance is the ultimate...

Fitness | Benefits of Strong Knees

August 1, 2024

How are your knees? Knees are one of the largest and most complex joints of the body, your knees are crucial to movement, which...

The Mountain Gardener | Ceanothus – The Most Valuable Plant

August 1, 2024

When the huge numbers of California Tortoiseshell butterflies showed up around here on June 10, I learned a lot about the different species of...

Plain Talk About Food | Small Mercies

July 26, 2024

“I am thankful for small mercies. Some people expect only the best. I found that I begin at the other extreme…expecting nothing and am...

TherapyWorks | The Power of Forgiveness and Its Impact on Mental Health

July 25, 2024

Practicing forgiveness can have powerful health benefits. Forgiveness is associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety, higher self-esteem, and greater life satisfaction. Understanding...

The Mountain Gardener | The Gardens of Poland

July 25, 2024

I’m vacationing this week in Oregon, visiting my webmaster Evan in Eugene and also my friend Janie who lives in the historic mining town...

Finance | Diversify Stock Rabbits with Bond Turtles

July 19, 2024

If stocks perform like hopping rabbits, who needs sluggish bonds in the Santa Cruz Mountains? The answer lies not in market timing but numerous...

The Mountain Gardener | Oh Deer! Part II: Techniques to Deter Them

July 18, 2024

A Facebook friend posts photos taken of her yard with lots of turkeys and deer families. How can you not love a picture of...

Finance | The Rule of 72

July 11, 2024

72/Rate of Return ≈ Years to Double Value Old as the Renaissance, this simplified rule should be shouted from rooftops, emblazoned on blimps and taught...

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...

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The Mountain Gardener | Gardening During the Dog Days

Plain Talk About Food | I Wish I Was 18 Again

Scotts Valley School Bell | Back to School!

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

Finance | Hedging Strategies Reconsidered?

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Dead body found in Zayante area

Santa Cruz County voters to decide half-cent sales tax in November

Scotts Valley City Manager Mali LaGoe announces resignation

News Briefs | Published Aug. 7, 2026