Plain Talk About Food | Soup/Salad and Let’s Talk
Having been raised by my elderly aunt who ran a boarding house for the workers at the nearby sawmill in the small town of...
The Mountain Gardener | Growing Vegetables in Containers, Small Spaces or Shade
I have been gardening for a very long time. But even now I feel I know just a little bit about a whole lot...
Guest Column | D.A.R.E. Empowers Students
Students face challenges beyond the pressure to succeed academically. Parents hear about many of these issues as their children move through middle school, high...
TherapyWorks | How You Can Help Raise Awareness for Mental Health
Millions of Americans are affected by mental health conditions every year. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 1 in 5 adults...
The Mountain Gardener | Growing the Best Dogwoods
When the dogwoods start to bloom, I’m torn between the flowering crabapples and cherries and wisteria and lilacs. But those huge dogwood flowers—or more...
Plain Talk About Food | Under the Clothesline
If you have never buried your face in a pillowcase or pulled sheets over your head at night that have been drying in the...
The Mountain Gardener | Earth Day Facts to Ponder
This year Earth Day is focusing on climate change. Earth Day is always a celebration of the natural beauty of our planet reminding us...
Fitness | Seniors Need to Move Their Bodies Too
Fitness is not just for the younger community. As you age, moving your body daily is one of the most important things you can...
The Mountain Gardener | How to Attract More Bees to Your Garden
I’ve been worried about the bees lately. Can’t be easy being a bee given the severe weather we’ve had this winter. They’ve also had...
Strictly Business | When the Going Gets Tough
It’s clear that storm fatigue is a real thing. From overhearing conversations in the grocery store line to hearing folks express gratitude for their...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...
