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The Mountain Gardener | What’s New? Gardening Trends for 2026

January 9, 2026

The Mountain Gardener | The 2026 Pantone Color of the Year

Finance | Partnership and LLC Planning

Plain Talk About Food | A PG&E Christmas

The Mountain Gardener | Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year 2026

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....

The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Plants in the Garden This Summer

August 28, 2025

While hiking recently in Oregon, I encountered many Mock Orange (Philadelphus lewisii) growing near the Jackson Creek. Their scent was noticeable from a long...

Fitness | Lower Body Strength for Longevity

August 28, 2025

How strong is your lower body? Having a strong lower body can help you move with ease and function throughout the day. While improving...

TherapyWorks | Navigating the Back-to-School Season

August 28, 2025

Back-to-school season brings a mix of emotions for students, parents and teachers alike. For some kids, the first day of school is filled with...

The Mountain Gardener | Outsmarting Deer to Protect Your Garden

August 20, 2025

So you’ve planted only “deer resistant” plants but last night your coneflowers were eaten. You’ve been waiting all season to cut some for a...

Mayor’s Message | Culture, Connection and Community Progress in Scotts Valley

August 18, 2025

As the last echoes of summer fade, school bells are ringing once again and students are streaming back into classrooms. Walking through town these...

Finance | Challenges in Emerging Markets Investments

August 15, 2025

“The U.S. innovates, China replicates, and Europe regulates.” —The Christian Science Monitor Developed Markets, Frontier Markets and Emerging Markets Trump tariffs (roughly 25%) punish American consumers,...

The Mountain Gardener | Choosing Safe, Deer-Resistant Plants

August 14, 2025

With those big brown doe eyes and the cute fawns, who doesn’t enjoy seeing deer, as long as they’re not in your yard. Around...

Finance | Investing Strategies in President Trump’s Economy

August 8, 2025

“or a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up...

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The Mountain Gardener | What’s New? Gardening Trends for 2026

The Mountain Gardener | The 2026 Pantone Color of the Year

Finance | Partnership and LLC Planning

Plain Talk About Food | A PG&E Christmas

The Mountain Gardener | Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year 2026

SOCIAL MEDIA

One week of overnight traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton...

Award-winning country artist William Prince still feels like an underdog

News Briefs | Published Jan. 9, 2026

Scotts Valley Police Department receives $100K grant for traffic enforcement

News Briefs | Published Jan. 2, 2026