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Finance | Avoiding Appalling Fees for Sound Financial Advice

November 21, 2025

The Mountain Gardener | A Poem of Thanksgiving

Scotts Valley School Bell | Celebrating Successes and Embracing Growth

Fitness | Stretch Away the Holiday Stress This Year

The Mountain Gardener | Planting Season Begins for Bulbs in the Fall

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...

Strictly Business | Spanky’s Café: Embracing Community in the Valley

August 29, 2025

On one of my regular hikes with friends, I mentioned I was looking for another business to feature in this column. They suggested Spanky’s....

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Finance | Avoiding Appalling Fees for Sound Financial Advice

The Mountain Gardener | A Poem of Thanksgiving

Scotts Valley School Bell | Celebrating Successes and Embracing Growth

Fitness | Stretch Away the Holiday Stress This Year

The Mountain Gardener | Planting Season Begins for Bulbs in the Fall

SOCIAL MEDIA

Scotts Valley Police share holiday safety tips to keep residents secure

News Briefs | Published Nov. 21, 2025

Ben Lomond native and land conservancy leader honored for preserving California’s...

News Briefs | Published Nov. 14, 2025

County Park Friends launches campaign to support youth recreation