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Plain Talk About Food | X’s and O’s

February 13, 2026

The Mountain Gardener | Love is In the Air: Plant Reproduction

Guest Viewpoint | Fifth District Focus Enters Second Year

Scotts Valley School Bell | Schools Focus on Growth, Wellness and Funding

Mayor’s Message | Storms, Sinkholes and Staying the Course

Strictly Business | Greene’s Fine Jewelry: A Family’s Timeless Craft

August 2, 2024

When I think about precious stones, rubies, diamonds and sapphires come to mind. They are known as the “Red, White and Blue” stones in...

Finance | Life Insurance: Who Needs It?

August 2, 2024

“Our advice—that term life is a better deal for most families—hasn't changed.” —Consumer Reports Life insurance agents somehow think that life insurance is the ultimate...

Fitness | Benefits of Strong Knees

August 1, 2024

How are your knees? Knees are one of the largest and most complex joints of the body, your knees are crucial to movement, which...

The Mountain Gardener | Ceanothus – The Most Valuable Plant

August 1, 2024

When the huge numbers of California Tortoiseshell butterflies showed up around here on June 10, I learned a lot about the different species of...

Plain Talk About Food | Small Mercies

July 26, 2024

“I am thankful for small mercies. Some people expect only the best. I found that I begin at the other extreme…expecting nothing and am...

TherapyWorks | The Power of Forgiveness and Its Impact on Mental Health

July 25, 2024

Practicing forgiveness can have powerful health benefits. Forgiveness is associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety, higher self-esteem, and greater life satisfaction. Understanding...

The Mountain Gardener | The Gardens of Poland

July 25, 2024

I’m vacationing this week in Oregon, visiting my webmaster Evan in Eugene and also my friend Janie who lives in the historic mining town...

Letter to the Editor | Published July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

Family extends thank you With heartfelt gratitude, we give thanks to the hundreds of people in our amazing community who supported and checked in with...

Finance | Diversify Stock Rabbits with Bond Turtles

July 19, 2024

If stocks perform like hopping rabbits, who needs sluggish bonds in the Santa Cruz Mountains? The answer lies not in market timing but numerous...

The Mountain Gardener | Oh Deer! Part II: Techniques to Deter Them

July 18, 2024

A Facebook friend posts photos taken of her yard with lots of turkeys and deer families. How can you not love a picture of...

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Plain Talk About Food | X’s and O’s

The Mountain Gardener | Love is In the Air: Plant Reproduction

Guest Viewpoint | Fifth District Focus Enters Second Year

Scotts Valley School Bell | Schools Focus on Growth, Wellness and Funding

Mayor’s Message | Storms, Sinkholes and Staying the Course

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News Briefs | Published Feb. 13, 2026

Caltrans sets lower speed limits along Highway 9

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter schedules low-cost spay/neuter clinic in February

Overnight traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton continues Sunday

Candidate filing opens Monday for June 2026 Primary Election