Tag: columns
Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Community in Action: Demolitions, Leadership Changes, Fall...
For the first time in all my years of public service, I’ve witnessed bulldozers tearing down buildings in our community without any input or...
The Mountain Gardener | Time to Plant California Native Species
Every year I vow to add more California natives to my little garden. Problem is I don’t have much sun, which is great on...
Finance | Planning for Longevity
“Forever young, I want to be forever young.” —Bob Dylan
I now ask planning clients about time more than work cessation after 65. Sadly, my...
The Mountain Gardener | Combining Plants in Exciting Ways
Lately I’ve been looking at my garden and what’s blooming now while also thinking of what to recommend for new gardens. Seems I’m always...
Finance | Landlording in the Santa Cruz Mountains
In the San Lorenzo Valley, it is easier to admit dope smoking than 10 years of successful landlording. But I am not the only...
The Mountain Gardener | What to Do in the September Garden
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
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
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
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
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...
Johnson wins dismissal of attempted human trafficking charges, DA refiles
He was the sort of guy who could paint a sandwich board with a creative flair. He went by the moniker “Oakengard” and was...
