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The Mountain Gardener | Kids and Pets in the Garden

July 31, 2026

Strictly Business | When Fire Insurance Feels Impossible, Mike Boffy Finds A Way

Letters to the Editor | Published July 31, 2026

Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Celebrates Our 60th Birthday!

Plain Talk About Food | Bagels and Lox—Oy Vey!

Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Street Repairs and Construction News

June 25, 2026

Having addressed the frequent questions about development, with the help of Public Works Director Rodolfo Onchi, I will attempt to address the second most-asked...

Fitness | Why Strength Training Matters for All Ages

June 25, 2026

Strength training is not just for bodybuilders. Weight training is necessary for all ages whether the age is 7, 30 or 80 years old....

The Mountain Gardener | Great Flowers for Year-Round Bouquets

June 19, 2026

Want to be able to walk outside and pick some flowers to take to a friend’s house or bring inside to enjoy yourself? Not...

Plain Talk About Food | The Fifth Commandment: ‘Honor Thy Father and Mother’

June 19, 2026

This Father’s Day I have no plans to be cooking for a crowd. I am taking the weekend off. However, I have included a...

Letter to the Editor | Published June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026

Seek Facts Before Voting on Fire Measure As a resident and property owner in Felton Fire Protection District, I am concerned about the untruths, misconstrued...

Guest Column | Keynote Speech to the Scotts Valley High School Class of 2026

June 18, 2026

As a long-time substitute teacher, Tutoring Club business co-owner and Rotarian in Scotts Valley, I was invited by the Scotts Valley High School graduating...

Finance | Day Trading: A Base Jumper’s Investment Philosophy

June 18, 2026

“ successful trader really is a social psychologist armed with a computer and trading software.” —Andrew Aziz Like the base jumper, you daringly take grand...

The Mountain Gardener | A Day in an Enchanted Garden

June 12, 2026

I’ve visited this garden in Bonny Doon many times, including when my friend Kate was part of the Valley Churches Garden Tour back in...

Scotts Valley School Bell | Gratitude and Advancement

June 11, 2026

Summer is finally here! At the end of May, many students were excited to finish their school year. Particularly excited were the fifth graders,...

The Mountain Gardener | All About Ceanothus

June 5, 2026

When the huge numbers of California Tortoiseshell butterflies showed up around here recently, I learned a lot about the different species of ceanothus and...

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The Mountain Gardener | Kids and Pets in the Garden

Strictly Business | When Fire Insurance Feels Impossible, Mike Boffy Finds A Way

Letters to the Editor | Published July 31, 2026

Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Celebrates Our 60th Birthday!

Plain Talk About Food | Bagels and Lox—Oy Vey!

SOCIAL MEDIA

Felton Fire assessment wins voter approval

News Briefs | Published July 31, 2026

Damians Ladder highlights community impact in annual report

News Briefs | Published July 24, 2026

Highway 9 near Boulder Creek to close overnight Monday for bridge...