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The Mountain Gardener | A Day in an Enchanted Garden

June 12, 2026

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

Mayor’s Message | Like a Good Neighbor… Not!

May 24, 2024

When Scotts Valley City Manager Mali LaGoe suggested hosting a community meeting to address the ongoing wildfire threat and the accompanying insurance crisis, there...

Plain Talk About Memorial Day | Where Have All the Buddy’s Gone?

May 24, 2024

It was in 1955 when the Kingston Trio first sang “Where Have All the Young Men Gone,” written by Pete Seeger about all the...

Fitness | How Fitness Keeps You Young

May 23, 2024

Have you seen certain folks that look much older than they are? Their skin looks weathered and dry, their posture is tilted forward sitting...

The Mountain Gardener | What’s Sheet Mulching

May 23, 2024

Boy, was I impressed. Not long ago I was at a garden to consult with a new client on some upgrades they envisioned for...

Finance | Buckets for Budgeting

May 16, 2024

1. Financial Planning is budgeting to allocate money that finances dreams. At age 20, Sam simply cooked the finest barbecue cuisine for Sequoia weddings and...

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...

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The Mountain Gardener | A Day in an Enchanted Garden

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

SOCIAL MEDIA

News Briefs | Published June 12, 2026

Omega Nu awards more than $122K in scholarships

Santa Cruz METRO offers special service for FIFA World Cup 2026...

Motorcyclist suffers major injuries in Highway 9 crash near Sempervirens Point

Summer of soccer kicks off in Santa Cruz County