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January 1, 2026

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Women in Business Luncheon

Strictly Business | The Ripple Effect of Women’s Leadership Summits

What happens when you bring together dozens of women leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs under one roof? I’m here to tell you. I interviewed four...
Finance Sylvia Grape

Finance | Zoomers on the Rise: How Gen Z Is Reshaping...

“ou're also the most tech-savvy, adaptable, and values-driven generation to date. And that's your superpower in this new financial landscape.” —Paul White, “Financial Freedom...
Garden sheet mulching

The Mountain Gardener | Sheet Mulch Away That Old Lawn Effectively

I don’t know why I’m amazed when I come across an old lawn that was sheet mulched away. After all, it’s a tried and...
Derek Timm

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...
Matilija poppies

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 retirement

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...
Garden euphorbia lomandra

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 Realtor Dylan Linde

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...
Garden bearded iris

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...
Spanky’s Café staff

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....

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County of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County Public Health receives grants for traffic safety programs

Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency announced that its Public Health Division has been awarded three competitive state grants totaling $639,631 from the California...