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November 1, 2025

The Mountain Gardener | All About Fragrant Flowers

Is everything blooming now fragrant or is it just me? Does Mother Nature have a card up her sleeve to insure pollinators find nectar...

Letters to the Editor | Published April 26, 2024

Scotts Valley housing development to receive San Lorenzo Valley water  The Valley Gardens Development includes 146 residences, 60 apartment units, 12 Accessory Dwelling Units and...

TherapyWorks | Simple Strategies to Reduce Stress

Do you ever feel stressed? You are not alone. Whether it’s the pressures of work, relationships, financial worries or the constant bombardment of information...

Guest Viewpoint | My Miracle

Exactly a year ago I couldn’t drink a glass or bottle of water with one hand; I was a two-handed drinker. I was unable...

Plain Talk About Food | ‘I Need a Hug’

The day wasn’t turning out to be one of the “best” in my life…I had forgotten to marinate my skirt steak hours before, and...

The Mountain Gardener | Spring is Busting Out All Over

Every spring when the dogwoods, lilac and wisteria bloom I get excited. Not having room myself for these beauties, I visit friends’ gardens often....

Guest Viewpoint | Serve Our County in a Hands-on Way: Join the 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury

Our Santa Cruz County court will soon begin our process of interviewing and selecting our 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury, and we hope you will...

Fitness | Being Active Outdoors

The sun’s out, the weather is getting warmer, so let’s step outside more. Natural sunlight can provide you with vitamin D, an essential vitamin...

The Mountain Gardener | Things to Do on Earth Day 2024

If the partial eclipse had fallen on Earth Day, it would have been the perfect trifecta as Jupiter and Venus were also visible that...

Mayor’s Message | On the Outside Looking In

I believe that envy is one of the seven deadly sins and any decent person should avoid that sentiment at all costs. But when...

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025

Community Bridges WIC remains open during government shutdown  Community Bridges Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program remains fully funded and operational ensuring continued support for...