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The Mountain Gardener | Butterflies Galore

May 29, 2026

Strictly Business | Behind the Scenes of Saving Animals

Mayor’s Message | Honoring Our Military and First Responders

TherapyWorks | Simple Ways to Support Someone Struggling

The Mountain Gardener | Why You Should Plant California Natives

The Mountain Gardener | Why Mulch

May 16, 2024

Mulch is not a very exciting subject, but it sure is important to the health and productivity of your garden. It’s great that everyone has...

Plain Talk About Food | What Your Butcher Won’t Tell You

May 10, 2024

“Just the facts, ma’am. Just the facts.” —Sgt. Joe Friday, “Dragnet” series Yesterday, my friend Tina left my house with her hands over both ears...

Guest Viewpoint | Easter Sunday Breakdown

May 9, 2024

Easter Sunday was supposed to be spent with my visiting elderly parents. They had set out on a road trip from Arkansas to see...

Guest Column | Fifth District May Highlights: Community Events, Progress on Key Issues and Budget Talks

May 9, 2024

May is shaping up to be busy in the Fifth District with several great community events and notable progress on important issues. On May 11,...

The Mountain Gardener | Garden Inspiration at the Gamble Garden Tour

May 9, 2024

Looking at your yard and thinking “This year I’m finally going to make some changes and enjoy my garden more”? Take my advice: go...

Strictly Business | Transformative Insights: Stephen Will Weir

May 3, 2024

The TEDx Santa Cruz event on April 13 showcased remarkable stories under the theme, “Rising Together.” Among the speakers, Stephen Will Weir stood out...

Finance | Home Insurance Crisis in the Santa Cruz Mountains

May 2, 2024

The current crisis in property insurance merely echoes the financial horrors of the CZU fires worsened by the catastrophic legal environment for rebuilding cherished...

Mayor’s Message | Unsung Heroes

May 2, 2024

‘Tis the season. Well, not really that one. The holiday season comes a bit later this year. But if you look around, you’ll notice...

The Mountain Gardener | All About Fragrant Flowers

May 2, 2024

Is everything blooming now fragrant or is it just me? Does Mother Nature have a card up her sleeve to insure pollinators find nectar...

TherapyWorks | Simple Strategies to Reduce Stress

April 26, 2024

Do you ever feel stressed? You are not alone. Whether it’s the pressures of work, relationships, financial worries or the constant bombardment of information...

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The Mountain Gardener | Butterflies Galore

Strictly Business | Behind the Scenes of Saving Animals

Mayor’s Message | Honoring Our Military and First Responders

TherapyWorks | Simple Ways to Support Someone Struggling

The Mountain Gardener | Why You Should Plant California Natives

SOCIAL MEDIA

News Briefs | Published May 28, 2026

Highway 9 one-way reversing traffic control continues during week of May...

News Briefs | Published May 22, 2026

Scotts Valley’s Capital Improvement Plan comes into focus

Panetta seeks USPS oversight over delayed reopening of Brookdale, Almaden Valley...