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November 4, 2025

TherapyWorks | Navigating the Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and togetherness. However, it can also be a period of stress and overwhelm, especially when...

Plain Talk About Food | Precious Christmas Memories

I lived with my aunt and uncle during my early years, who, to this day, I am not sure they believed in the existence...

The Mountain Gardener | What to Know About Holiday Plants

To kick off this year’s holiday season, I plan to add some color to cheer up my houseplant selection. Sometimes I give friends and...

Fitness | Health and Wellness Takeover

Health and wellness have become more important than ever before. The wellness industry has grown fast after the pandemic. Increased health consciousness has fueled...

The Mountain Gardener | Happy Thanksgiving

Once upon a time when our area was under waterthere were no parks or trails or trees or gardens.I'm thankful that our mountains rose...

Plain Talk About Food | Autumn’s Bounty

I had been tweaking an apple cake recipe for several years and just couldn’t seem to get “it” quite right, until my last effort,...

The Mountain Gardener | Propagating to Increase Your Plant Collection

Warm days, short days, cold days and hopefully rainy days—all in the fall of the year here in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It’s part...

Guest Column | Scotts Valley is Blessed with Community Volunteers

The City of Scotts Valley is lucky to have many generous individuals and organizations supporting the City so that more services and amenities are...

Guest Column | Water and Roads at Forefront of District 5

In November, we are focused on two issues that are often in the forefront of people’s minds throughout Santa Cruz County and especially in...

The Mountain Gardener | Changing Seasons

It happened last Sunday morning at 2am. That’s when daylight saving time ended and clocks went back an hour. Sure I got an extra...

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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...