Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | Ornamental Grasses in the Garden
Outside my front door are several Overdam Feather Reed Grasses that are spectacular when backlit by late afternoon sun. What’s not to love about...
Guest Viewpoint | Measure G Puts Scotts Valley Hotel Jobs at...
I represent about 150 hotel employees at Scotts Valley hotels as president of the Santa Cruz County Hotel and Lodging Association. They are outstanding...
Fitness | Your Body’s Response to Dehydration
Are you drinking enough water each day? Water is one of the simplest ways to support your overall health. The average person should be...
Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 16, 2026
Craig Winter Is Working to Make Felton, SLV Safer
The tragic CZU fire was a wake-up call bringing our community together around an urgent question:...
Guest Viewpoint | Proposition 44 Weakens Santa Cruz County’s Healthcare Safety...
Every day, community health centers ensure people can see a doctor, manage chronic illness, receive behavioral health support and get preventive care. In Santa...
Finance | Taxation of House Sales
Hopefully, you are not panic-selling to move: California has awesome people, climate, entertainment, educational opportunities and business. For property taxes, see my “Local Tax...
The Mountain Gardener | Fall, the Best Time to Plant California...
Every year I vow to add more California natives to my little garden. The problem is I don’t have much sun, which is great...
Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 9, 2026
Why This Empty Nester Still Gives to SVEF
I’m still getting used to this “empty nester” description as we recently moved our youngest daughter into...
Plain Talk About Food | My YaYa Queens
… So wherever I am, there’s always Pooh,There’s always Pooh and Me.“What would I do?” I said to Pooh,“If it wasn't for you,” and...
The Mountain Gardener | Lessons from the Garden
My friend, Evan, often shares interesting studies about plants. Did you know that older trees share intelligence with young trees? Scientists have recorded how...
Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant
Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety.
The...
