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Strictly Speaking | When Herbs Become Teachers

January 29, 2026

Plain Talk About Food | The ‘Real’ Blackberry

The Mountain Gardener | The Magic of Planting Edibles from Bare Root

Fitness | Fall Prevention: Balance Matters at Any Age

TherapyWorks | Setting Goals That Support Your Mental Health

The Mountain Gardener | Allergy Season is Here

February 15, 2024

My neighbor Sue answered her door sneezing and coughing with puffy eyes and a red runny nose that Rudolph would envy. We live among...

Letters to the Editor | Published Feb. 9, 2024

February 9, 2024

Majority of ratepayers being left behind It’s hard to believe the San Lorenzo Valley Water District promotes this rate increase as supporting water conservation. Anyone...

Plain Talk About Food | Roses are Red, the Violet’s Blue…

February 9, 2024

It was in the year 1590, Sir Edmund Spense continued his poem… “the honey’s sweet, and so are you.” And the last two lines...

Guest Viewpoint | Proposed Water Rate Increase Doesn’t Address Common-Sense Issues

February 8, 2024

There’s a rumor afloat that all San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board Directors support a rate increase. As one of those Directors, and speaking...

The Mountain Gardener | A Rose by Any Other Name

February 8, 2024

When Juliet tells Romeo that “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” she must have been referring to the Compassion rose....

Letters to the Editor | Published Feb. 2, 2024

February 2, 2024

SLV Water District Board must find a better plan The San Lorenzo Valley Water District rate increase proposal is flawed by stark inequities and excessive...

Strictly Business | Unplug to Power Up: How Vacations Can Boost Business Success

February 2, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily pressure of life, with endless to-do lists, social media notifications...

Mayor’s Message | State’s Housing Plans a Cause for Concern

February 1, 2024

I believe it was Thomas Jefferson who postulated that the government closest to the people governs best. That maxim is being sorely tested each...

TherapyWorks | The Importance of Mental Wellness

February 1, 2024

January was Mental Wellness Month—a great time to start fresh and focus on prioritizing your mental health. Mental wellness is an important part of...

The Mountain Gardener | Bare Root Edibles – Invest in the Future

February 1, 2024

It’s not too late, but time is running out if you’re looking to add fruit and nut trees, berries and vegetables to your garden...

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Strictly Speaking | When Herbs Become Teachers

Plain Talk About Food | The ‘Real’ Blackberry

The Mountain Gardener | The Magic of Planting Edibles from Bare Root

Fitness | Fall Prevention: Balance Matters at Any Age

TherapyWorks | Setting Goals That Support Your Mental Health

SOCIAL MEDIA

Bird-deterrent installation to cause Highway 9 delays

Santa Cruz County forms S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee to prepare for federal immigration...

Fatal crash reported on southbound Highway 17

Scotts Valley declares emergency over sinkhole at key intersection

Overnight traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton begins Tuesday