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“The U.S. innovates, China replicates, and Europe regulates.” —The Christian Science Monitor Developed Markets, Frontier Markets and Emerging Markets Trump tariffs (roughly 25%) punish American consumers,...

The Mountain Gardener | Choosing Safe, Deer-Resistant Plants

August 14, 2025

With those big brown doe eyes and the cute fawns, who doesn’t enjoy seeing deer, as long as they’re not in your yard. Around...

Finance | Investing Strategies in President Trump’s Economy

August 8, 2025

“or a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up...

The Mountain Gardener | Who Doesn’t Love Beautiful Butterflies?

August 7, 2025

My Butterfly Bush (buddleja dividii) has started to bloom and it’s a Western Swallowtail butterfly magnet. Butterfly species each have their own life cycle...

The Mountain Gardener | Where Are the Dog Days of Summer?

July 31, 2025

It’s been a cooler summer than the past few years. I’ve probably jinxed it now by mentioning that, thereby ensuring August will be a...

Strictly Business | Don’t Let Strangers Decide Your Legacy

July 25, 2025

After the stroke, and now in long-term care, the State has become the legal conservator of her estate. Her checking accounts were depleted, and...

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Mayor’s Message | End of an Era & New Beginnings for Scotts Valley

Finance | Cost Cutting for Affordable Obamacare

Plain Talk About Food | A Bushel and a Peck

The Mountain Gardener | Japanese Maples Shine Bright in the Fall

Strictly Business | When Sound Becomes Medicine: A Journey Into Sound & Soul

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News Briefs | Published Nov. 7, 2025

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News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025

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