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April 28, 2026

Mayor’s Message | Unsung Heroes

‘Tis the season. Well, not really that one. The holiday season comes a bit later this year. But if you look around, you’ll notice...

The Mountain Gardener | All About Fragrant Flowers

Is everything blooming now fragrant or is it just me? Does Mother Nature have a card up her sleeve to insure pollinators find nectar...

Letters to the Editor | Published April 26, 2024

Scotts Valley housing development to receive San Lorenzo Valley water  The Valley Gardens Development includes 146 residences, 60 apartment units, 12 Accessory Dwelling Units and...

TherapyWorks | Simple Strategies to Reduce Stress

Do you ever feel stressed? You are not alone. Whether it’s the pressures of work, relationships, financial worries or the constant bombardment of information...

Guest Viewpoint | My Miracle

Exactly a year ago I couldn’t drink a glass or bottle of water with one hand; I was a two-handed drinker. I was unable...

Plain Talk About Food | ‘I Need a Hug’

The day wasn’t turning out to be one of the “best” in my life…I had forgotten to marinate my skirt steak hours before, and...

The Mountain Gardener | Spring is Busting Out All Over

Every spring when the dogwoods, lilac and wisteria bloom I get excited. Not having room myself for these beauties, I visit friends’ gardens often....

Guest Viewpoint | Serve Our County in a Hands-on Way: Join the 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury

Our Santa Cruz County court will soon begin our process of interviewing and selecting our 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury, and we hope you will...

Fitness | Being Active Outdoors

The sun’s out, the weather is getting warmer, so let’s step outside more. Natural sunlight can provide you with vitamin D, an essential vitamin...

The Mountain Gardener | Things to Do on Earth Day 2024

If the partial eclipse had fallen on Earth Day, it would have been the perfect trifecta as Jupiter and Venus were also visible that...

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published April 24, 2026

Civil Grand Jury applications due soon Santa Cruz County Superior Court is accepting applications for its Civil Grand Jury, a 19-member volunteer panel that reviews...