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August 22, 2026

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The Mountain Gardener | Knee High by This Year’s 4th of...

I don’t grow corn in my small, shady garden, so I’m not sure how tall they’d be by now if I planted on May...
Deep-fried artichoke hearts

Plain Talk About Food | It’s Time for Artichokes

Nothing piques my interest more than the roadside vegetable stands on Highway 1 while driving from Watsonville through Moss Landing and eventually diving through...
Finance

Finance | Annuities for Costly Security

“The more you read, the more you’ll know. The more you know, the more you can earn.” —Dr. Seuss. About those Annuities Investopedia speaks of investments...
Salvia Hot Lips

The Mountain Gardener | Watering the Right Way

Think like a plant. The weather might be cool one day, really hot the next day. And your plants are growing like mad in...
Danielle Ratliff

Strictly Business | The Firefighter Octopus of Good Times

We often hear that multitasking is impossible. Experts tell us our brains are not wired to do several things at once. Then you meet...
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Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Street Repairs and Construction News

Having addressed the frequent questions about development, with the help of Public Works Director Rodolfo Onchi, I will attempt to address the second most-asked...
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Fitness | Why Strength Training Matters for All Ages

Strength training is not just for bodybuilders. Weight training is necessary for all ages whether the age is 7, 30 or 80 years old....
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The Mountain Gardener | Great 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...
Ribeye steak

Plain Talk About Food | The Fifth Commandment: ‘Honor Thy Father...

This Father’s Day I have no plans to be cooking for a crowd. I am taking the weekend off. However, I have included a...
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Guest Column | Keynote Speech to the Scotts Valley High School...

As a long-time substitute teacher, Tutoring Club business co-owner and Rotarian in Scotts Valley, I was invited by the Scotts Valley High School graduating...

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Highway 9 to close overnight near Boulder Creek on Monday

Travelers on Highway 9 near Boulder Creek will face a full overnight closure Monday, Aug. 24, as crews continue work on the Kings Creek...