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December 4, 2025

Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 25, 2024 — Part I

Bradford is the all-round best candidate I support Christopher Bradford for District 5 county supervisor. He’s a natural-born leader you can always count on, like...

The Mountain Gardener | Fun Garden Decor for Halloween This Season

If I were looking for cool Halloween decorations or inspiration for breathtaking combinations of plants that shout “Fall is here,” I couldn’t have gone...

Plain Talk About Food | Open at the Other End

I love Asparagus, whether fresh or canned, or green, purple or white. And I just recently discovered that asparagus seems to resonate with people...

Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 18, 2024 — Part II

Martinez’s fiscal record raises red flags In the race for Fifth District supervisor, many concerns have been brought up about Monica Martinez, including lawsuits over...

Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 18, 2024 — Part I

Help affordable housing crisis by voting yes on Prop 5 California has been grappling with an affordable housing crisis for years. Although the state has...

Finance | Navigating Long-term Care: Hazards and Strategies

As my parents suffered lingering deaths from cancer and Alzheimer’s, they appreciated long-term care insurance, and their purchase enlarged my inheritance. I am a...

The Mountain Gardener | Everything You Didn’t Know About Mums

You probably think of mums as boring. They’re everywhere at this time of year. Many consider them a bit of color on the front...

Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 11, 2024 — Part II

Support fair water rates and Holloway for SLVWD board This year I’ve had the honor to work with Bruce Holloway on a Citizen’s Initiative, now...

Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 11, 2024 — Part I

Martinez represents hope and practical solutions I live in Boulder Creek and have taken the time to attend campaign gatherings for both Christopher Bradford and...

Guest Column | Invest in a Healthy Future for SLV Water by Rejecting Measure U

In last week’s edition, I highlighted how supporting Measure Q on the Nov. 5 ballot represents a historic opportunity to steward our precious and...

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

Zayante Fire Protection District and its San Lorenzo Valley partners have received a $160,500 state grant to upgrade aging vehicle extrication equipment, improving emergency...