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October 14, 2025

Time to Shop Local

Three weeks ago, I decided to jump-start my holiday shopping. As a Felton resident, my grocery shopping, banking, auto repair, self-care and gift shopping...

Removing Barriers for CZU Survivors

Recently, the County won approval from the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board to make it easier for survivors of the CZU Fire...

Is Fall Your Favorite Season?

The end of daylight savings time signals to me that autumn is really here in our mild California surroundings. Enjoy these crisp mornings and...

Our Community Must Remain Vigilant

Winter weather has begun, even if the official start to winter is still weeks away. And while we desperately need the rain, we must...

Plant Cover Crops to Enrich Soil and Prevent Erosion

If you’ve been waiting to plant a cover crop, wait no more. The soil is now moist and still warm enough to germinate seed...

Empowering Healing Hands

Massage therapy dates back as far as 3000 BCE in India, where this ancient sacred healing system migrated to China, Southeast Asia and Egypt....

The Halloween Garden

Halloween is just around the corner and besides deciding what you or the kids are going to be this year, it’s time to bring...

Favorite Japanese Maples

I have two Japanese maples on my deck. They are not nearly as large as those I had up in Bonny Doon but you...

There’s an Ornamental Grass for Every Garden

One of the most dramatic sights in a garden is an ornamental grass backlit by late afternoon sun. They seem to come alive as...

Hitting the Bullseye

While watching the documentary “This Changes Everything” on Netflix, I learned about the history of women in the film industry and their struggles for...

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Scotts Valley police promote pedestrian safety this month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Scotts Valley Police Department is urging drivers to exercise extra caution to protect pedestrians. According to the National...