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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...

The Mountain Gardener | Love Is in the Air — Plant Reproduction

One of my favorite classes when I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was Plant Taxonomy. On the surface the subject sounds a little...

Guest Viewpoint | Diving Into My New Role as 5th District Supervisor

It has been an exciting first month as your County Supervisor for the Fifth District. After being officially sworn in on Dec. 23 by...

Strictly Speaking | Unlocking the Brain’s Healing Power: What is Brainspotting?

“Really,” I thought to myself, what is Brainspotting? After Erin Burton, LCSW, finished her introduction at a local event, I decided to set up...

Letters to the Editor | Published Feb. 7, 2025

Forest Lakes Firewise includes more neighbors When I moved to the San Lorenzo Valley in 2018, I fell in love with living in the forest....

Guest Column | Walking Together: Damians Ladder, Moose Lodge 545 and Valley Churches Unite to Support Seniors in Need

It has proven itself true—that one alone is on a walk, but two together are going somewhere—and our nonprofit, Damians Ladder, has shown this...

The Mountain Gardener | Phenology and Climate Change

What’s that wet stuff coming from the sky? Hopefully by the time you’re reading this we will have gotten some much-needed rainfall. I wanted...

Finance | Cryptocurrency: The Emperor’s Fine Clothing

“The ultimate irony of crypto… is that crypto is succeeding by doing exactly the opposite of what it was originally intended for… Crypto will...

TherapyWorks | The Power of Habits: Transforming Your Life and Mental Health

As a mental health expert, one of the most profound truths I’ve observed is that small, consistent habits can create a ripple effect that...

The Mountain Gardener | Get Excited About Bare Root Edibles

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

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News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025

Community Bridges WIC remains open during government shutdown  Community Bridges Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program remains fully funded and operational ensuring continued support for...