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March is National Nutrition Month. I would like to discuss the important topic of childhood nutrition. Whether you have a newborn or a teenager, what he or she eats is important to both physical and mental development.

Santa County Bank’s Scotts Valley branch is currently hosting the art exhibition “Quintessential Santa Cruz County.” The ongoing event displays 19 local professional artists and members of The Santa Cruz Oil Painters to celebrate the landscape and lifestyle of Santa Cruz County.

After two months living in a cabin above Scotts Valley, I’ve met dozens of friendly locals, including deer, rabbits, hawks, raccoons and, just the other day, a bobcat that raced down the driveway in front of my car.

 During times of crisis and stress, self care is crucial to keep you healthy, happy and balanced.  During stressful periods in our lives we tend to focus outward, disregarding ourselves and our needs. Ironically, it’s during times of crisis or stress when we need to care for ourselves the most. You have to take care of yourself in order to care for others around you.