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December 15, 2025

The Mountain Gardener | Native Plants Offer Many Varieties

Most of us would love to have a garden containing all California native plants growing happily in an ecosystem where everybody wins—birds, bees, insects,...

Mayor’s Message | Investing in Safety and Strengthening Community Through Service

One of the greatest privileges of serving as your mayor is having a front-row seat to the dedication and quiet heroism of those who...

Guest Viewpoint | A Water Agency’s Perspective on Fighting Wildfires

Cal Fire is observing Wildfire Preparedness Week from May 4-10, 2025. This week is an opportunity to build awareness around the measures that individuals,...

The Mountain Gardener | 1,000 Columns and Still Growing Strong

It all started back in 2005 when my first column was published in the newly combined San Lorenzo Valley Press and the Scotts Valley...

Finance | Hemming, Hawing and Hedging Options

“Concision in style, Precision in thought, Decision in life.” —Victor Hugo We are a nation of consumers and investors, hemming, hawing and hedging with Trump,...

Letter to the Editor | Published May 2, 2025

Glenwood neighbors supported high school amid developer controversy “There was quite a bit of opposition to the high school, especially from the neighboring homes in...

Plain Talk About Food | Ocean’s Bounty

My entire life has revolved around our ocean’s bounty, whether it be in the fierce beauty of storms I’ve witnessed living next to its...

The Mountain Gardener | Flowering Dogwoods for the Santa Cruz Mountains

I don’t know if I like the pink ones or the white ones best. A flowering dogwood in any shade is stunning. My friend...

Strictly Business | Cook Your Way Around the World

By exploring global flavors, Barbara J’s Organics Spice Shop brings the art of cooking to life—one delicious blend at a time. Barbara Johansen, owner and...

Letter to the Editor | Published April 25, 2025

An Easter Story On Good Friday, I thought I was dead. A wealthy man named Joseph dressed me in linen clothing and took me to...

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Pile burning

California State Parks conducts pile burning in Santa Cruz Mountains

California State Parks is burning piles in various mountain state parks in Santa Cruz County and plans to continue the work through next spring. An...