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Finance | Avoiding Appalling Fees for Sound Financial Advice

November 21, 2025

The Mountain Gardener | A Poem of Thanksgiving

Scotts Valley School Bell | Celebrating Successes and Embracing Growth

Fitness | Stretch Away the Holiday Stress This Year

The Mountain Gardener | Planting Season Begins for Bulbs in the Fall

The Mountain Gardener | What You Need to Know About Wisteria

April 24, 2025

The wisteria blooming now are spectacular. I almost forget about them during the dormant season as I’m not fortunate to have one in my...

Plain Talk About Food | Grilling Showdown: Men vs. Women

April 17, 2025

“A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe.” —Thomas Keller “Are you free on Sunday?” this good-looking man...

The Mountain Gardener | What Can You Do to Celebrate Earth Day?

April 17, 2025

The theme for Earth Day 2025 is “Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasizing the importance of renewable energy and aiming to triple global electricity generation...

Mayor’s Message | Connecting Our Future: Skypark & Town Center

April 11, 2025

As we step into spring, I’m thrilled to share some exciting developments that mark a turning point for two of our community’s most beloved...

Finance | Ride Out the Storm of Global Tariff Wars

April 10, 2025

Amidst great oceans encircling America, mighty walls rise out of foaming seas to divide neighbors at peace. Trump’s gilded statues, glaring condescendingly, adorn stone...

The Mountain Gardener | Vegetables in the Shade

April 10, 2025

Being the type who doesn’t take no for an answer, I’m going to try growing veggies on my shady deck again. I wasn’t very...

Plain Talk About Food | Chicago Means Kielbasa

April 3, 2025

It was 6 o’clock in the morning and I was putting my carry-on and a grocery bag in the United’s overhead container, when I...

The Mountain Gardener | All About Soil

April 3, 2025

The calendar shows it’s spring. The longer days definitely say “spring.” And the weather couldn’t be more “spring-like.” But I'm concerned about the soil...

Strictly Business | Not Your Average Salon

March 29, 2025

Stepping into Montgomery’s Barbershop is like stepping into a time capsule. The scent of shaving cream lingers in the air, the hum of clippers...

Finance | Local Tax Impact in Santa Cruz County

March 27, 2025

According to the Tax Foundation, California is 34th in the country—not last—in property taxes and Proposition 13 gives us an effective tax rate of...

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Finance | Avoiding Appalling Fees for Sound Financial Advice

The Mountain Gardener | A Poem of Thanksgiving

Scotts Valley School Bell | Celebrating Successes and Embracing Growth

Fitness | Stretch Away the Holiday Stress This Year

The Mountain Gardener | Planting Season Begins for Bulbs in the Fall

SOCIAL MEDIA

Scotts Valley Police share holiday safety tips to keep residents secure

News Briefs | Published Nov. 21, 2025

Ben Lomond native and land conservancy leader honored for preserving California’s...

News Briefs | Published Nov. 14, 2025

County Park Friends launches campaign to support youth recreation