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February 24, 2026

Guest Viewpoint | Proposed Water Rate Increase Doesn’t Address Common-Sense Issues

There’s a rumor afloat that all San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board Directors support a rate increase. As one of those Directors, and speaking...

The Mountain Gardener | A Rose by Any Other Name

When Juliet tells Romeo that “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” she must have been referring to the Compassion rose....

Strictly Business | Unplug to Power Up: How Vacations Can Boost Business Success

In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily pressure of life, with endless to-do lists, social media notifications...

Mayor’s Message | State’s Housing Plans a Cause for Concern

I believe it was Thomas Jefferson who postulated that the government closest to the people governs best. That maxim is being sorely tested each...

TherapyWorks | The Importance of Mental Wellness

January was Mental Wellness Month—a great time to start fresh and focus on prioritizing your mental health. Mental wellness is an important part of...

The Mountain Gardener | Bare Root Edibles – Invest in the Future

It’s not too late, but time is running out if you’re looking to add fruit and nut trees, berries and vegetables to your garden...

Finance | Entrepreneur Tax

Starting one’s own business is an archetypal American dream and I have personally prepared Schedule C proprietorships as small as part-time jewelry sales gigs...

Plain Talk About Food | Fú

“The Old has gone, the New is here.” —2 Corinthians I have just wished you, dear readers, “prosperity” in the Chinese language—Fú—a greeting that we...

The Mountain Gardener | Living with Houseplants

I’m embarrassed to confess that I don’t always take my own advice. Take my houseplants, for instance. Decades of research have shown that houseplants...

Fitness | How to Self-Care This Year

What is self-care and how many of us incorporate self-care in our lives? Self-care means a conscious act you take in order to promote...

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Rogers seeks San Lorenzo Valley Water board seat after decades with...

For nearly 50 years, Rick Rogers was an integral part of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD). Shortly after graduating high school, he...