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February 27, 2026

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The Mountain Gardener | Tips for Planting Success This Season

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

Strictly Business | Using AI Without Losing Your Human Magic

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...
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TherapyWorks | Relationships & Mental Health: Why Connection Matters

When we think about mental health, we often picture stress, anxiety, burnout or life transitions. But one of the most powerful influences on our...
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The Mountain Gardener | Allergy Season is Upon Us Once Again

I live on Boulder Creek, where the native red alder is in full bloom. Their catkins release wind-borne pollen, which along with the redwoods...
Marwan Mezher

Finance | Small Corporations in Financial Planning

“I selected an S Corporation to safeguard my personal assets through limited liability protection while enjoying pass-through taxation, allowing business profits to flow directly...
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Fitness | Posture Correction with Core Strength

How is your posture and how do you know if you have good or poor posture? To test your posture, you can simply check...
Monica Martinez

Guest Viewpoint | Fifth District Focus Enters Second Year

I ran to represent the Fifth District, and that means making sure our mountain communities are heard and that county decisions reflect the realities...
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Scotts Valley School Bell | Schools Focus on Growth, Wellness and...

I hope you all have been enjoying the warm weather—it’s hard to believe it’s the middle of winter. There’s a lot to cover this...
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Mayor’s Message | Storms, Sinkholes and Staying the Course

As we prepared for 2026, Mother Nature certainly got our attention! Walking on what seemed like a beautiful day for a walk, my phone...
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The Mountain Gardener | February in the Garden

I’m waiting patiently for the buds on my pink flowering currant to start showing color. They’re still pretty small at this stage, but I’ve...

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Craig Harwood

Local author chronicles ancestor’s gold rush grit

What images come to mind when thinking of Ireland? No doubt looming castles, dark Guinness, the Cliffs of Moher and the capital of Dublin....