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The Mountain Gardener | September in the Garden

September 4, 2026

Plain Talk About Food | Fall, the Season of Sauerkraut

TherapyWorks | Back to School: When the First Day Isn’t the Hard Part

The Mountain Gardener | California Natives for Spectacular Containers

Strictly Business | Helping Seniors Move Toward What Matters

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...

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...

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The Mountain Gardener | September in the Garden

Plain Talk About Food | Fall, the Season of Sauerkraut

TherapyWorks | Back to School: When the First Day Isn’t the Hard Part

The Mountain Gardener | California Natives for Spectacular Containers

Strictly Business | Helping Seniors Move Toward What Matters

SOCIAL MEDIA

Workforce report highlights job growth, economic challenges in Santa Cruz County

News Briefs | Published Sept. 4, 2026

Scotts Valley city manager’s resignation follows contentious council meeting

News Briefs | Published Aug. 28, 2026

Arrest made in Scotts Valley fires