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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

Guest Viewpoint | My Miracle

April 25, 2024

Exactly a year ago I couldn’t drink a glass or bottle of water with one hand; I was a two-handed drinker. I was unable...

Plain Talk About Food | ‘I Need a Hug’

April 25, 2024

The day wasn’t turning out to be one of the “best” in my life…I had forgotten to marinate my skirt steak hours before, and...

The Mountain Gardener | Spring is Busting Out All Over

April 25, 2024

Every spring when the dogwoods, lilac and wisteria bloom I get excited. Not having room myself for these beauties, I visit friends’ gardens often....

Guest Viewpoint | Serve Our County in a Hands-on Way: Join the 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury

April 19, 2024

Our Santa Cruz County court will soon begin our process of interviewing and selecting our 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury, and we hope you will...

Fitness | Being Active Outdoors

April 18, 2024

The sun’s out, the weather is getting warmer, so let’s step outside more. Natural sunlight can provide you with vitamin D, an essential vitamin...

The Mountain Gardener | Things to Do on Earth Day 2024

April 18, 2024

If the partial eclipse had fallen on Earth Day, it would have been the perfect trifecta as Jupiter and Venus were also visible that...

Mayor’s Message | On the Outside Looking In

April 12, 2024

I believe that envy is one of the seven deadly sins and any decent person should avoid that sentiment at all costs. But when...

Finance | California Taxes We Pay

April 12, 2024

I love the kind neighbors and towering cathedrals of redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains and will never willingly leave. The planner in me...

Guest Column | Why Have We Forgotten Our First Generation? — Part II

April 11, 2024

I have always been in awe over the way the elderly citizens of Japan are taken care of by their families as mothers and...

The Mountain Gardener | How the Health of Your Soil Affects You

April 11, 2024

“The spoil is made of butterfly wings, dinosaur teeth, pumpkin sees, lizard skins and fallen leaves. Put your hands in the soil and touch...

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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...