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The Mountain Gardener | Survivors in the Garden

April 3, 2026

Mayor’s Message | A Look at Scotts Valley’s New Development

Finance | Trump Tax Benefits for Rich and Modest Taxpayers

Guest Viewpoint | Building a Resilient Future for the San Lorenzo Valley

The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Spring in the Garden

Mayor’s Message | Smooth Roads Ahead in Scotts Valley

February 14, 2025

As a small city operating with only 6.5% of its residents’ property tax revenue, Scotts Valley faces significant financial challenges in providing essential services....

Finance | Taxing the Rich? How the Wealthy Maneuver to Pay Less Than Others

February 14, 2025

Trump may keep his TCJA from expiring this year as Biden, seeking wealth taxes, claims: “No billionaire should pay a lower tax rate than...

The Mountain Gardener | Love Is in the Air — Plant Reproduction

February 13, 2025

One of my favorite classes when I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was Plant Taxonomy. On the surface the subject sounds a little...

Guest Viewpoint | Diving Into My New Role as 5th District Supervisor

February 7, 2025

It has been an exciting first month as your County Supervisor for the Fifth District. After being officially sworn in on Dec. 23 by...

Strictly Speaking | Unlocking the Brain’s Healing Power: What is Brainspotting?

February 7, 2025

“Really,” I thought to myself, what is Brainspotting? After Erin Burton, LCSW, finished her introduction at a local event, I decided to set up...

Letters to the Editor | Published Feb. 7, 2025

February 7, 2025

Forest Lakes Firewise includes more neighbors When I moved to the San Lorenzo Valley in 2018, I fell in love with living in the forest....

Guest Column | Walking Together: Damians Ladder, Moose Lodge 545 and Valley Churches Unite to Support Seniors in Need

February 6, 2025

It has proven itself true—that one alone is on a walk, but two together are going somewhere—and our nonprofit, Damians Ladder, has shown this...

The Mountain Gardener | Phenology and Climate Change

February 6, 2025

What’s that wet stuff coming from the sky? Hopefully by the time you’re reading this we will have gotten some much-needed rainfall. I wanted...

Finance | Cryptocurrency: The Emperor’s Fine Clothing

January 31, 2025

“The ultimate irony of crypto… is that crypto is succeeding by doing exactly the opposite of what it was originally intended for… Crypto will...

TherapyWorks | The Power of Habits: Transforming Your Life and Mental Health

January 31, 2025

As a mental health expert, one of the most profound truths I’ve observed is that small, consistent habits can create a ripple effect that...

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The Mountain Gardener | Survivors in the Garden

Mayor’s Message | A Look at Scotts Valley’s New Development

Finance | Trump Tax Benefits for Rich and Modest Taxpayers

Guest Viewpoint | Building a Resilient Future for the San Lorenzo Valley

The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Spring in the Garden

SOCIAL MEDIA

Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

News Briefs | Published April 3, 2026

Caltrans changes speed limits on portion of Highway 17

Scotts Valley City Manager: We’re closing Siltanen Park ballfields, building 50...