Opinion Archives - Page 9 of 179 - Press Banner

The Mountain Gardener | Planting Under Trees

August 21, 2026

Finance | Planning Your Financial Future Under Socialism

Fitness | Build Your Strength in the Water

The Mountain Gardener | Gardening During the Dog Days

Plain Talk About Food | I Wish I Was 18 Again

Finance | Asset Flipping to Avoid Taxes

March 19, 2026

Tax involves words more than numbers, and CPAs and CFPs evade math beyond Algebra I. Yes, readers can flip taxable investments into 2026 IRAs...

The Mountain Gardener | St. Patrick’s Day Isn’t the Only Time for Green

March 13, 2026

Wearing something green on St. Patrick’s Day has been a tradition since immigrants, particularly in the United States, transformed the holiday into a largely...

Scotts Valley School Bell | Decisions for the Future

March 13, 2026

This month, I want to start by congratulating our Scotts Valley High Lady Falcons varsity basketball team! For the first time ever, they advanced...

Mayor’s Message | A Legacy of Community Policing Continues in Scotts Valley

March 12, 2026

The City of Scotts Valley has long been recognized as one of the safest cities in the state. That reputation did not happen by...

The Mountain Gardener | Phenology and You

March 6, 2026

Always on the look out for potential problems in my garden, I can use all the help I can get. Solutions are out there....

Plain Talk About Food | The House Across the Street: Awaiting New Neighbors

March 5, 2026

“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor.” —Mr. (Fred) Rogers The house stands empty now, its windows have been...

Finance | Child Taxes After Trump Reforms

March 5, 2026

Now kids will be born with tax deductions and savings checks! Without these, parents save for children after taxes up to 37%. And they...

The Mountain Gardener | Tips for Planting Success This Season

February 27, 2026

With our gardens coming to life at this time of year, we are hopeful that each plant will achieve its full potential during this...

Strictly Business | Using AI Without Losing Your Human Magic

February 27, 2026

To my business readership and leadership audience: as AI platforms boost efficiency, how do we ensure we maintain authentic, human-centered leadership rather than becoming...

TherapyWorks | Relationships & Mental Health: Why Connection Matters

February 26, 2026

When we think about mental health, we often picture stress, anxiety, burnout or life transitions. But one of the most powerful influences on our...

1...8910...179 Page 9 of 179

The Mountain Gardener | Planting Under Trees

Finance | Planning Your Financial Future Under Socialism

Fitness | Build Your Strength in the Water

The Mountain Gardener | Gardening During the Dog Days

Plain Talk About Food | I Wish I Was 18 Again

SOCIAL MEDIA

Arrest made in Scotts Valley fires

Highway 9 to close overnight near Boulder Creek on Monday

Entries open for 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair

Scotts Valley Fire District appoints Titus to board

UPDATED: Scotts Valley vegetation fire under control, police investigating tip about...