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Strictly Business | When Sound Becomes Medicine: A Journey Into Sound & Soul

October 31, 2025

Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 31, 2025

The Mountain Gardener | Halloween Fun in the Garden This Season

Finance | Financial Freedom Evolves with Professional Advice

Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 24, 2025

Finance | Zoomers on the Rise: How Gen Z Is Reshaping Financial Independence

September 25, 2025

“ou're also the most tech-savvy, adaptable, and values-driven generation to date. And that's your superpower in this new financial landscape.” —Paul White, “Financial Freedom...

The Mountain Gardener | Sheet Mulch Away That Old Lawn Effectively

September 25, 2025

I don’t know why I’m amazed when I come across an old lawn that was sheet mulched away. After all, it’s a tried and...

Guest Viewpoint | Building the Future Together: Thank You Scotts Valley for Supporting Measure O

September 19, 2025

Last November, the Scotts Valley community came together in an extraordinary way to support our schools by passing Measure O, an $85 million bond...

Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Community in Action: Demolitions, Leadership Changes, Fall Events

September 18, 2025

For the first time in all my years of public service, I’ve witnessed bulldozers tearing down buildings in our community without any input or...

The Mountain Gardener | Time to Plant California Native Species

September 18, 2025

Every year I vow to add more California natives to my little garden. Problem is I don’t have much sun, which is great on...

Finance | Planning for Longevity

September 12, 2025

“Forever young, I want to be forever young.” —Bob Dylan I now ask planning clients about time more than work cessation after 65. Sadly, my...

The Mountain Gardener | Combining Plants in Exciting Ways

September 11, 2025

Lately I’ve been looking at my garden and what’s blooming now while also thinking of what to recommend for new gardens. Seems I’m always...

Finance | Landlording in the Santa Cruz Mountains

September 5, 2025

In the San Lorenzo Valley, it is easier to admit dope smoking than 10 years of successful landlording. But I am not the only...

Letters to the Editor | Published Sept. 5, 2025

September 5, 2025

Ranch manager should never work with animals again Regarding the Los Gatos ranch manager charged with animal cruelty (in Aug. 15 Press Banner), I say,...

The Mountain Gardener | What to Do in the September Garden

September 4, 2025

When my bearded iris didn’t bloom much this year, I made a note to divide them in September. It’s on my to-do list. These...

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Strictly Business | When Sound Becomes Medicine: A Journey Into Sound & Soul

Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 31, 2025

The Mountain Gardener | Halloween Fun in the Garden This Season

Finance | Financial Freedom Evolves with Professional Advice

Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 24, 2025

SOCIAL MEDIA

News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025

Starbucks workers rally for unionization in Scotts Valley

Santa Cruz Wharf incident: 1 person dead, dog sent for emergency...

News Briefs | Published Oct. 24, 2025

Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Office launches ‘Fraud Notify’