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The Mountain Gardener | Add the Colors of a Sunset to Your Garden

August 7, 2026

Finance | Hedging Strategies Reconsidered?

TherapyWorks | Why Grown-Ups Need Friends, Too

The Mountain Gardener | Kids and Pets in the Garden

Strictly Business | When Fire Insurance Feels Impossible, Mike Boffy Finds A Way

Scotts Valley School Bell | Schools Focus on Growth, Wellness and Funding

February 12, 2026

I hope you all have been enjoying the warm weather—it’s hard to believe it’s the middle of winter. There’s a lot to cover this...

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

February 6, 2026

As we prepared for 2026, Mother Nature certainly got our attention! Walking on what seemed like a beautiful day for a walk, my phone...

The Mountain Gardener | February in the Garden

February 6, 2026

I’m waiting patiently for the buds on my pink flowering currant to start showing color. They’re still pretty small at this stage, but I’ve...

Finance | Itemizing Trump Tax Deductions for 2025

February 5, 2026

Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed Congress and now figures into your 2025 tax returns with blatant Schedule A tax deductions and...

The Mountain Gardener | All About the Roses

January 30, 2026

January is almost over with nary a raindrop since Jan. 5 as I write this, although there is some in the forecast. Our days...

Strictly Speaking | When Herbs Become Teachers

January 29, 2026

Step into the woods and something shifts. Your pace slows. Your senses wake up. What once looked like an ordinary path becomes a living...

Plain Talk About Food | The ‘Real’ Blackberry

January 29, 2026

I simply cannot pass a display of blackberries at any fruit stand without buying at least one “clamshell” of those luscious berries, which are...

The Mountain Gardener | The Magic of Planting Edibles from Bare Root

January 23, 2026

A visit to any of our local nurseries at this time of year is like a visit to the candy store for a gardener....

Fitness | Fall Prevention: Balance Matters at Any Age

January 23, 2026

When we think of “Fall Prevention,” generally we emphasize the senior population (age 65-plus), but that’s not the only age group we should be...

TherapyWorks | Setting Goals That Support Your Mental Health

January 22, 2026

As we move into a new season, many of us feel inspired to set goals. But traditional goal-setting often focuses on productivity, achievement and...

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The Mountain Gardener | Add the Colors of a Sunset to Your Garden

Finance | Hedging Strategies Reconsidered?

TherapyWorks | Why Grown-Ups Need Friends, Too

The Mountain Gardener | Kids and Pets in the Garden

Strictly Business | When Fire Insurance Feels Impossible, Mike Boffy Finds A Way

SOCIAL MEDIA

Scotts Valley City Manager Mali LaGoe announces resignation

News Briefs | Published Aug. 7, 2026

Scotts Valley police launch school safety enforcement

Felton Fire assessment wins voter approval

News Briefs | Published July 31, 2026