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The Mountain Gardener | September in the Garden

September 4, 2026

Plain Talk About Food | Fall, the Season of Sauerkraut

TherapyWorks | Back to School: When the First Day Isn’t the Hard Part

The Mountain Gardener | California Natives for Spectacular Containers

Strictly Business | Helping Seniors Move Toward What Matters

Plain Talk About Food | I Wish I Was 18 Again

August 14, 2026

“And going places I’ve never been. Time turns the pages and oh, life goes so fast, Lord, I wish I was eighteen again.” —George...

Letter to the Editor | Published Aug. 14, 2026

August 14, 2026

USPS Plans Single Daily Pickup Regarding David Erickson’s letter in the Aug. 7 Press Banner (“Scotts Valley PO Mail Delays Draw Concern”): USPS is in the...

Scotts Valley School Bell | Back to School!

August 13, 2026

Wow… summer sure went by quickly. I hope you and your families have all had a chance to enjoy our great weather, take a...

The Mountain Gardener | Add the Colors of a Sunset to Your Garden

August 7, 2026

Enjoying a spectacular sunset on a warm evening in the summertime is one of life’s simple pleasures. Peach and orange tones bounce off the...

Finance | Hedging Strategies Reconsidered?

August 7, 2026

A year ago, I publicly recommended that investors hedge bets against stocks in fear that Trump tariffs would start devastating trade wars. The Supreme...

Letters to the Editor | Published Aug. 7, 2026

August 7, 2026

Scotts Valley PO Mail Delays Draw Concern I am writing concerning service degradation at the Scotts Valley Post Office. We recently mailed two Priority Mail packages...

TherapyWorks | Why Grown-Ups Need Friends, Too

August 6, 2026

Think back to when you were 10 years old. Making a friend was as simple as sharing a swing set or trading half a...

The Mountain Gardener | Kids and Pets in the Garden

July 31, 2026

My friend, Grace, visited the other day. She’s almost 7 years old now and is really getting into plants, flowers and especially the birds...

Strictly Business | When Fire Insurance Feels Impossible, Mike Boffy Finds A Way

July 31, 2026

Sometimes the people making the biggest difference in our community aren’t the ones seeking attention. They are simply showing up every day, solving problems...

Letters to the Editor | Published July 31, 2026

July 31, 2026

Blum’s Leadership Helped Secure Fire Assessment I would like to thank Interim Chief Isaac Blum for being such an inspiration to the volunteer firefighters, the...

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The Mountain Gardener | September in the Garden

Plain Talk About Food | Fall, the Season of Sauerkraut

TherapyWorks | Back to School: When the First Day Isn’t the Hard Part

The Mountain Gardener | California Natives for Spectacular Containers

Strictly Business | Helping Seniors Move Toward What Matters

SOCIAL MEDIA

Workforce report highlights job growth, economic challenges in Santa Cruz County

News Briefs | Published Sept. 4, 2026

Scotts Valley city manager’s resignation follows contentious council meeting

News Briefs | Published Aug. 28, 2026

Arrest made in Scotts Valley fires