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TherapyWorks | 5 Simple Ways to Boost Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming. Small, simple actions that turn into habits can make a...
The Mountain Gardener | Grow Flowers for Year-Round Bouquets
Want to be able to walk outside and pick some flowers to take to a friend’s house or bring inside to enjoy yourself? Not...
Strictly Business | Firespark: A Path to Regenerative Health
In the movie “Avatar,” a powerful phrase echoes—“I see you.” It’s more than a greeting; it’s a recognition of the soul. And as the...
Plain Talk About Food | Memorial Day and Memories
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you’ll land among the stars.” —Norman Vincent Peale
Whether you are going to be cooking for a...
Fitness | Functional Fitness for a Longer Life
What is functional fitness? Functional fitness is a way of exercising that mimics real life movements, in addition to offering numerous benefits for daily...
Mayor’s Message | Hope for the Future — and a Budget...
As I drove down Scotts Valley Drive last week, I smiled seeing all the happy faces of graduating high school seniors on banners lining...
The Mountain Gardener | Best Native Plants for Containers
A couple weeks ago I wrote about including California native plants in your garden. Since I have limited ground to garden, I mostly have...
The Mountain Gardener | Gorgeous Rhododendrons in the Garden
Every garden I visit these days has at least one gorgeous rhododendron in full bloom. They can’t help but be spectacularly covered with those...
Finance | Tax Dimensions of Retirement Savings
If you want to save on taxes, do what the government wants you to do. Indeed, save for retirement so you don’t burden your...
Plain Talk About Food | Recipes From the Past Stir Memories
I suppose if a ‘good’ witch stood in front of me and asked, which one person from your past life would you bring back...
News Briefs | Published Oct. 30, 2026
SLV Middle School presents ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Theatre will present “Shrek The Musical JR.” with performances Nov. 6-15 at...
