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Mayor’s Message | Storms, Sinkholes and Staying the Course

February 6, 2026

The Mountain Gardener | February in the Garden

Finance | Itemizing Trump Tax Deductions for 2025

The Mountain Gardener | All About the Roses

Strictly Speaking | When Herbs Become Teachers

The Mountain Gardener | Time to Plant California Native Species

September 18, 2025

Every year I vow to add more California natives to my little garden. Problem is I don’t have much sun, which is great on...

Finance | Planning for Longevity

September 12, 2025

“Forever young, I want to be forever young.” —Bob Dylan I now ask planning clients about time more than work cessation after 65. Sadly, my...

The Mountain Gardener | Combining Plants in Exciting Ways

September 11, 2025

Lately I’ve been looking at my garden and what’s blooming now while also thinking of what to recommend for new gardens. Seems I’m always...

Finance | Landlording in the Santa Cruz Mountains

September 5, 2025

In the San Lorenzo Valley, it is easier to admit dope smoking than 10 years of successful landlording. But I am not the only...

The Mountain Gardener | What to Do in the September Garden

September 4, 2025

When my bearded iris didn’t bloom much this year, I made a note to divide them in September. It’s on my to-do list. These...

Strictly Business | Spanky’s Café: Embracing Community in the Valley

August 29, 2025

On one of my regular hikes with friends, I mentioned I was looking for another business to feature in this column. They suggested Spanky’s....

The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Plants in the Garden This Summer

August 28, 2025

While hiking recently in Oregon, I encountered many Mock Orange (Philadelphus lewisii) growing near the Jackson Creek. Their scent was noticeable from a long...

Fitness | Lower Body Strength for Longevity

August 28, 2025

How strong is your lower body? Having a strong lower body can help you move with ease and function throughout the day. While improving...

TherapyWorks | Navigating the Back-to-School Season

August 28, 2025

Back-to-school season brings a mix of emotions for students, parents and teachers alike. For some kids, the first day of school is filled with...

The Mountain Gardener | Outsmarting Deer to Protect Your Garden

August 20, 2025

So you’ve planted only “deer resistant” plants but last night your coneflowers were eaten. You’ve been waiting all season to cut some for a...

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Mayor’s Message | Storms, Sinkholes and Staying the Course

The Mountain Gardener | February in the Garden

Finance | Itemizing Trump Tax Deductions for 2025

The Mountain Gardener | All About the Roses

Strictly Speaking | When Herbs Become Teachers

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News Briefs | Published Feb. 6, 2026

CHP: E-bike crashes down 32% in Santa Cruz County

Supervisor Martinez chosen as 2026 board chair