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The Mountain Gardener | Survivors in the Garden

April 3, 2026

Mayor’s Message | A Look at Scotts Valley’s New Development

Finance | Trump Tax Benefits for Rich and Modest Taxpayers

Guest Viewpoint | Building a Resilient Future for the San Lorenzo Valley

The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Spring in the Garden

Opinion: Felton Fire Back in the Hot Seat

May 30, 2025

In 2024, the Press Banner ran a series of articles and opinion pieces highlighting the difficulties that the Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) was...

Strictly Business | Firespark: A Path to Regenerative Health

May 30, 2025

In the movie “Avatar,” a powerful phrase echoes—“I see you.” It’s more than a greeting; it’s a recognition of the soul. And as the...

Plain Talk About Food | Memorial Day and Memories

May 30, 2025

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you’ll land among the stars.” —Norman Vincent Peale Whether you are going to be cooking for a...

Fitness | Functional Fitness for a Longer Life

May 29, 2025

What is functional fitness? Functional fitness is a way of exercising that mimics real life movements, in addition to offering numerous benefits for daily...

Mayor’s Message | Hope for the Future — and a Budget to Match

May 29, 2025

As I drove down Scotts Valley Drive last week, I smiled seeing all the happy faces of graduating high school seniors on banners lining...

The Mountain Gardener | Best Native Plants for Containers

May 29, 2025

A couple weeks ago I wrote about including California native plants in your garden. Since I have limited ground to garden, I mostly have...

Letters to the Editor | Published May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

SLVWD should also address critical topics Kudos to the SV Water District for their piece on wildfires and their dynamics with water agencies (“A Water...

The Mountain Gardener | Gorgeous Rhododendrons in the Garden

May 22, 2025

Every garden I visit these days has at least one gorgeous rhododendron in full bloom. They can’t help but be spectacularly covered with those...

Finance | Tax Dimensions of Retirement Savings

May 16, 2025

If you want to save on taxes, do what the government wants you to do. Indeed, save for retirement so you don’t burden your...

Plain Talk About Food | Recipes From the Past Stir Memories

May 16, 2025

I suppose if a ‘good’ witch stood in front of me and asked, which one person from your past life would you bring back...

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The Mountain Gardener | Survivors in the Garden

Mayor’s Message | A Look at Scotts Valley’s New Development

Finance | Trump Tax Benefits for Rich and Modest Taxpayers

Guest Viewpoint | Building a Resilient Future for the San Lorenzo Valley

The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Spring in the Garden

SOCIAL MEDIA

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

News Briefs | Published April 3, 2026

Caltrans changes speed limits on portion of Highway 17

Scotts Valley City Manager: We’re closing Siltanen Park ballfields, building 50...

Highway 9 daytime one-way reversing traffic control set for next week