Returning to roots, ready to listen
The title of Thomas Wolfe’s posthumous novel, You Can’t Go Home Again, is often quoted as a standalone comment, without a context. One lesson in those five words is that when you take a fresh look at things you once knew, you will see them differently – and you should be careful not only about recognizing your new perspective, but also about how you communicate this new perspective.
Letters to the Editor | Published Aug. 16, 2024
Heartfelt thanks to firefighters, community supporters
We’d like to thank all firefighters who came to our aid.
We also want to thank everybody who has supported us in dealing with this tragedy, including the GoFundMe account and the local electrician union #332 for all their hard...
TherapyWorks | Spring Cleaning for Your Mental Health
As the seasons shift and the days get longer, many of us feel the pull to open the windows, clear out the clutter and reset our homes. But spring cleaning isn’t just about what’s in your closets—it’s an opportunity to create more space and...
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 4, 2024 — Part I
Endorsing Bradford for Santa Cruz County supervisor
Earlier this year, I had an opportunity to get to know Christopher Bradford from a unique perspective. I already knew Christopher to be a good family man and a well-known and highly respected community leader.
It was when Christopher...
About that Highway 236 closure
The California Department of Transportation has received many inquiries regarding the emergency repair project on Highway 236-Big Basin Way requiring a full road closure for three to four weeks beginning Monday, June 22.
TherapyWorks | The Link Between Sleep and Mental Health
In our fast-paced world, productivity often takes precedence, meaning sleep is often undervalued. However, sleep has a huge impact on our overall well-being and maintaining both our physical and mental health.
This article explores the relationship between sleep and mental health and the importance of...
The Mountain Gardener | 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 the takeaways from this informative afternoon was the plants that have survived there since the early 1900s without any care....
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
Dauksa is a...












