Tag: columns
The Mountain Gardener | Make Your Own Holiday Wreath
The call came last week reminding me of a much awaited annual holiday event. The Kelly’s wreath making party in Felton is something I...
Strictly Business | AI in Small Town America: Part II
In today’s news and on social media, you've probably heard the phrase, “The Genie is out of the Bottle,” referring to Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
TherapyWorks | Navigating the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and togetherness. However, it can also be a period of stress and overwhelm, especially when...
Plain Talk About Food | Precious Christmas Memories
I lived with my aunt and uncle during my early years, who, to this day, I am not sure they believed in the existence...
The Mountain Gardener | What to Know About Holiday Plants
To kick off this year’s holiday season, I plan to add some color to cheer up my houseplant selection. Sometimes I give friends and...
Fitness | Health and Wellness Takeover
Health and wellness have become more important than ever before. The wellness industry has grown fast after the pandemic. Increased health consciousness has fueled...
The Mountain Gardener | Happy Thanksgiving
Once upon a time when our area was under waterthere were no parks or trails or trees or gardens.I'm thankful that our mountains rose...
Plain Talk About Food | Autumn’s Bounty
I had been tweaking an apple cake recipe for several years and just couldn’t seem to get “it” quite right, until my last effort,...
The Mountain Gardener | Propagating to Increase Your Plant Collection
Warm days, short days, cold days and hopefully rainy days—all in the fall of the year here in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It’s part...
Guest Column | Scotts Valley is Blessed with Community Volunteers
The City of Scotts Valley is lucky to have many generous individuals and organizations supporting the City so that more services and amenities are...
News Briefs | Published Nov. 14, 2025
County hosts forums to shape future behavioral health services
Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Services is hosting community forums to help shape the County’s First...
