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October 11, 2025

The Mountain Gardener | Long-lived Survivors in the Garden

Many, many years ago my landscape designer group was fortunate to get a private tour by the head gardener at Filoli Gardens. One of...

TherapyWorks | The Role of Community in Self Care

When we hear the term “self care,” we often think of solo activities—reading a book, journaling, taking a bath or going for a walk...

Finance | Fundamental Analysis in Securities Investing

The market dipped 1.7% today (Feb. 21, 2025) with fears of tariff wars and inflation, but I sleep well. This CFP generally encourages securities...

The Mountain Gardener | The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: Plants for the Allergy Sufferer

I live on Boulder Creek where the native red alder is in full bloom. Their catkins release wind-borne pollen, which along with the redwoods...

Plain Talk About Food | Ahh, That Skirt Steak!

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” —Winston Churchill Often when I am in Santa...

Letter to the Editor | Published Feb. 21, 2025

Protect our future by demanding climate responsibility from pension funds I am writing to express my concerns regarding our state’s public pension fund. I’m urging...

Fitness | Sleep Hygiene for Better Health

What do you know about Sleep Hygiene? How is your sleep affecting your health? Sleep Hygiene is the practices and habits that promote good quality...

The Mountain Gardener | Landscape Design Tips for Your Garden

This is the time of year to re-imagine your garden. Sure, that cleanup and weed control is an ongoing task, but it’s more fun...

Mayor’s Message | Smooth Roads Ahead in Scotts Valley

As a small city operating with only 6.5% of its residents’ property tax revenue, Scotts Valley faces significant financial challenges in providing essential services....

Finance | Taxing the Rich? How the Wealthy Maneuver to Pay Less Than Others

Trump may keep his TCJA from expiring this year as Biden, seeking wealth taxes, claims: “No billionaire should pay a lower tax rate than...

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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...