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October 23, 2025

The Mountain Gardener | March Tasks in the Garden

A favorite survivor of the CZU fire is starting to bloom this week in my garden. Even though I had to remove the burned...

Mayor’s Message | Charting the Course for Scotts Valley’s Future

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” —Peter Drucker Scotts Valley’s future isn’t something that just happens—we build it with the...

Letter to the Editor | Published March 14, 2025

SVFD hosts successful strategic planning workshop On March 7, the Scotts Valley Fire District hosted a strategic planning workshop to develop vision and goals for...

Finance | Decoding the College Cost Conundrum

“ollege graduates enjoy lower unemployment rates and higher incomes than do those without college education…those with college degrees consistently score higher in life satisfaction...

The Mountain Gardener | Green Isn’t Just for St. Patrick’s Day Anymore

Wearing something green on St. Patrick’s Day has been a tradition since immigrants, particularly in the United States, transformed the holiday into a largely...

Plain Talk About Food | Oh That Bread Pudding!

I was such a little thing when Uncle picked me up and sat me down on a red leather stool that swiveled. Honestly, I...

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...

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Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Office launches ‘Fraud Notify’

Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Office has announced the launch of Fraud Notify, a new service that helps protect property owners from potential real estate...