Tag: columns
Guest Viewpoint | Diving Into My New Role as 5th District...
It has been an exciting first month as your County Supervisor for the Fifth District. After being officially sworn in on Dec. 23 by...
Strictly Speaking | Unlocking the Brain’s Healing Power: What is Brainspotting?
“Really,” I thought to myself, what is Brainspotting? After Erin Burton, LCSW, finished her introduction at a local event, I decided to set up...
Guest Column | Walking Together: Damians Ladder, Moose Lodge 545 and...
It has proven itself true—that one alone is on a walk, but two together are going somewhere—and our nonprofit, Damians Ladder, has shown this...
The Mountain Gardener | Phenology and Climate Change
What’s that wet stuff coming from the sky? Hopefully by the time you’re reading this we will have gotten some much-needed rainfall. I wanted...
Finance | Cryptocurrency: The Emperor’s Fine Clothing
“The ultimate irony of crypto… is that crypto is succeeding by doing exactly the opposite of what it was originally intended for… Crypto will...
TherapyWorks | The Power of Habits: Transforming Your Life and Mental...
As a mental health expert, one of the most profound truths I’ve observed is that small, consistent habits can create a ripple effect that...
The Mountain Gardener | Get Excited About Bare Root Edibles
A visit to any of our local nurseries at this time of year is like a visit to the candy store for a gardener....
Mayor’s Message | Weathering the Storms: Scotts Valley Looks Ahead to...
As we step into 2025, we must acknowledge the unprecedented events that recently tested our community's resilience. Our long-held scientific belief that tornadoes do...
Plain Talk About Food | Finally, Dungeness Crab! A Culinary Cautionary...
“Be careful what you wish for, it might be more than you can handle.”
That thought immediately came to mind, that late afternoon while staring...
The Mountain Gardener | For the Love of Roses
January is almost over with nary a raindrop. Our days have been lovely and many of my plants have started growing earlier than usual....
Scotts Valley police launch school safety enforcement
Scotts Valley Police Department will be participating in “Operation Safe Passage” from August 6-14, with the goal of increasing the safety of students commuting...
