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The Mountain Gardener | ’Twas the Night Before Christmas 2025—A Poem for Gardeners

December 19, 2025

Finance | Planning for the Price of Power

TherapyWorks | A Guide to Enjoying the Holidays Stress-Free

Scotts Valley School Bell | Happy Holidays From Your Local Schools

The Mountain Gardener | Holiday Traditions From the Garden and Home

Mayor’s Message | Like a Good Neighbor… Not!

May 24, 2024

When Scotts Valley City Manager Mali LaGoe suggested hosting a community meeting to address the ongoing wildfire threat and the accompanying insurance crisis, there...

Plain Talk About Memorial Day | Where Have All the Buddy’s Gone?

May 24, 2024

It was in 1955 when the Kingston Trio first sang “Where Have All the Young Men Gone,” written by Pete Seeger about all the...

Fitness | How Fitness Keeps You Young

May 23, 2024

Have you seen certain folks that look much older than they are? Their skin looks weathered and dry, their posture is tilted forward sitting...

The Mountain Gardener | What’s Sheet Mulching

May 23, 2024

Boy, was I impressed. Not long ago I was at a garden to consult with a new client on some upgrades they envisioned for...

Letter to the Editor | Published May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

Concern over Scotts Valley’s housing plan I’m puzzled by the Scotts Valley Council’s exuberance to change our Housing Element and modify the Town Center proposal...

Finance | Buckets for Budgeting

May 16, 2024

1. Financial Planning is budgeting to allocate money that finances dreams. At age 20, Sam simply cooked the finest barbecue cuisine for Sequoia weddings and...

The Mountain Gardener | Why Mulch

May 16, 2024

Mulch is not a very exciting subject, but it sure is important to the health and productivity of your garden. It’s great that everyone has...

Plain Talk About Food | What Your Butcher Won’t Tell You

May 10, 2024

“Just the facts, ma’am. Just the facts.” —Sgt. Joe Friday, “Dragnet” series Yesterday, my friend Tina left my house with her hands over both ears...

Guest Viewpoint | Easter Sunday Breakdown

May 9, 2024

Easter Sunday was supposed to be spent with my visiting elderly parents. They had set out on a road trip from Arkansas to see...

Guest Column | Fifth District May Highlights: Community Events, Progress on Key Issues and Budget Talks

May 9, 2024

May is shaping up to be busy in the Fifth District with several great community events and notable progress on important issues. On May 11,...

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The Mountain Gardener | ’Twas the Night Before Christmas 2025—A Poem for Gardeners

Finance | Planning for the Price of Power

TherapyWorks | A Guide to Enjoying the Holidays Stress-Free

Scotts Valley School Bell | Happy Holidays From Your Local Schools

The Mountain Gardener | Holiday Traditions From the Garden and Home

SOCIAL MEDIA

Santa Cruz County urges residents to take precautions ahead of storm

Felton’s new Ace Hardware to bring jobs and support for residents

Fatal crash on Highway 17 under investigation

California State Parks conducts pile burning in Santa Cruz Mountains

News Briefs | Published Dec. 12, 2025