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Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 31, 2025

Protect California by voting ‘yes’ on Prop 50 A letter printed Oct. 24 implied that our upcoming ballot proposition is a power grab. The writer...

The Mountain Gardener | Halloween Fun in the Garden This Season

This year I happen to have lots of fall blooming perennials. Just in time for Halloween, the ornamental sunflowers, golden coreopsis and black-eyed-Susan are...

Finance | Financial Freedom Evolves with Professional Advice

“The most radical thing that could happen is we’ll become a nation of financial literates. It’s within the realm of possibility.” —Don Phillips Financial freedom...

Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 24, 2025

California Voters Deserve Fair Redistricting In response to the Oct. 5 Letter to the Editor, “Support Prop 50 and Stop the Republican Power Grab,” the...

TherapyWorks | 7 Healthy Fall Habits to Benefit Your Mental Health

As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, fall offers a natural opportunity to reset. The slower pace and cozy routines...

The Mountain Gardener | Everything You Didn’t Know About Mums

You probably think of mums as boring. They’re everywhere at this time of year. Many consider them a bit of color on the front...

Mayor’s Message | The Stitchwork That Holds Us Together

This past week, I saw a flash of hope in our small corner of the world. Our City Council was tasked with selecting a...

Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 17, 2025

Vandalizing signs threatens our voice and community Dear Editor and Neighbors, I love living in Scotts Valley. I love my neighbors. I was shocked to...

Fitness | Improving Dementia Through Exercise

Did you know having a regular fitness routine is one of the best things that you can do to reduce your risk of developing...

The Mountain Gardener | Why to Plant Ornamental Grasses

I’ve yet to come across a client who doesn’t want ornamental grasses in their garden. Well, everybody except my friend, Sue, who is allergic...

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Santa Cruz County Public Health receives grants for traffic safety programs

Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency announced that its Public Health Division has been awarded three competitive state grants totaling $639,631 from the California...