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The Mountain Gardener | Watering the Right Way

June 26, 2026

Strictly Business | The Firefighter Octopus of Good Times

Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Street Repairs and Construction News

Fitness | Why Strength Training Matters for All Ages

The Mountain Gardener | Great Flowers for Year-Round Bouquets

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...

The Mountain Gardener | Native Plants Offer Many Varieties

May 15, 2025

Most of us would love to have a garden containing all California native plants growing happily in an ecosystem where everybody wins—birds, bees, insects,...

Mayor’s Message | Investing in Safety and Strengthening Community Through Service

May 9, 2025

One of the greatest privileges of serving as your mayor is having a front-row seat to the dedication and quiet heroism of those who...

Guest Viewpoint | A Water Agency’s Perspective on Fighting Wildfires

May 8, 2025

Cal Fire is observing Wildfire Preparedness Week from May 4-10, 2025. This week is an opportunity to build awareness around the measures that individuals,...

The Mountain Gardener | 1,000 Columns and Still Growing Strong

May 8, 2025

It all started back in 2005 when my first column was published in the newly combined San Lorenzo Valley Press and the Scotts Valley...

Finance | Hemming, Hawing and Hedging Options

May 2, 2025

“Concision in style, Precision in thought, Decision in life.” —Victor Hugo We are a nation of consumers and investors, hemming, hawing and hedging with Trump,...

Letter to the Editor | Published May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

Glenwood neighbors supported high school amid developer controversy “There was quite a bit of opposition to the high school, especially from the neighboring homes in...

Plain Talk About Food | Ocean’s Bounty

May 1, 2025

My entire life has revolved around our ocean’s bounty, whether it be in the fierce beauty of storms I’ve witnessed living next to its...

The Mountain Gardener | Flowering Dogwoods for the Santa Cruz Mountains

May 1, 2025

I don’t know if I like the pink ones or the white ones best. A flowering dogwood in any shade is stunning. My friend...

Strictly Business | Cook Your Way Around the World

April 25, 2025

By exploring global flavors, Barbara J’s Organics Spice Shop brings the art of cooking to life—one delicious blend at a time. Barbara Johansen, owner and...

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The Mountain Gardener | Watering the Right Way

Strictly Business | The Firefighter Octopus of Good Times

Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Street Repairs and Construction News

Fitness | Why Strength Training Matters for All Ages

The Mountain Gardener | Great Flowers for Year-Round Bouquets

SOCIAL MEDIA

Overnight Highway 9 closure near Boulder Creek scheduled for July 1

Major Scotts Valley win for Swenson Builders tempered by death of...

Cassidy Insurance celebrates Cady’s 25 years of service

News Briefs | Published June 19, 2026

Santa Cruz County backs lawsuit over planned ICE facility near Gilroy