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Scotts Valley School Bell | Happy Holidays From Your Local Schools

December 12, 2025

The Mountain Gardener | Holiday Traditions From the Garden and Home

Letter to the Editor | Published Dec. 12, 2025

Plain Talk About Food | The Joy of Leftovers After a Holiday Meal

Mayor’s Message | Year-End Reflections

TherapyWorks | Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude This Holiday Season

November 22, 2024

The holiday season is a time of joy, connection and celebration, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm and even loneliness. Practicing gratitude can...

Fitness | Staying in Shape During the Holidays

November 22, 2024

Holidays are here with busy schedules of social gatherings and celebrations. This time of year can make keeping your fitness routine and clean eating...

The Mountain Gardener | A Poem of Thanksgiving

November 22, 2024

Once upon a time when our area was under water there were no parks or trails or trees or gardens. I'm thankful that our mountains rose...

Plain Talk About Food | Light a Candle to Help Others

November 15, 2024

“Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone's life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life...

The Mountain Gardener | Plant California Natives Now

November 15, 2024

With cooler weather and some rain, fall weather is here in the Santa Cruz Mountains. If you’re thinking about what plants you might want...

Strictly Business | The Diversity and Depth of Women’s Voices

November 8, 2024

The Women’s Evolution Retreat was an enriching experience, one that not only inspired me, but also broadened my perspective on women’s inner power and...

Finance | Getting Drunk on Debt

November 7, 2024

From San Jose, Sally and her clownish boyfriend braved the twisties through San Lorenzo mountains with excess speed, then alighted at a Ben Lomond...

The Mountain Gardener | Time to Plant Erosion Mix & Cover Crops

November 7, 2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like… Fall. The weather is perfect, the soil still warm and the storm door is opening for those...

Letters to the Editor | Published Nov. 1, 2024 — Part II

November 1, 2024

A call to vote ‘No’ on Measure U I am an SLVWD ratepayer. According to information included in the paper from the Yes on U...

Letters to the Editor | Published Nov. 1, 2024 — Part I

November 1, 2024

Fairer solution for Scotts Valley lies in housing, not higher taxes In response to Scotts Valley Fire District Board Director Daron Pisciotta (“Ensuring Fairness for...

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Scotts Valley School Bell | Happy Holidays From Your Local Schools

The Mountain Gardener | Holiday Traditions From the Garden and Home

Letter to the Editor | Published Dec. 12, 2025

Plain Talk About Food | The Joy of Leftovers After a Holiday Meal

Mayor’s Message | Year-End Reflections

SOCIAL MEDIA

Fatal crash on Highway 17 under investigation

California State Parks conducts pile burning in Santa Cruz Mountains

News Briefs | Published Dec. 12, 2025

News Briefs | Published Dec. 5, 2025

San Lorenzo Valley fire districts receive $160K grant for new extrication...