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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...
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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...
letters to the editor

Letters to the Editor | Published Sept. 5, 2025

Ranch manager should never work with animals again Regarding the Los Gatos ranch manager charged with animal cruelty (in Aug. 15 Press Banner), I say,...
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....
Garden flowers

The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Plants in the Garden This Summer

While hiking recently in Oregon, I encountered many Mock Orange (Philadelphus lewisii) growing near the Jackson Creek. Their scent was noticeable from a long...
Fitness exercise

Fitness | Lower Body Strength for Longevity

How strong is your lower body? Having a strong lower body can help you move with ease and function throughout the day. While improving...
TherapyWorks school kids

TherapyWorks | Navigating the Back-to-School Season

Back-to-school season brings a mix of emotions for students, parents and teachers alike. For some kids, the first day of school is filled with...
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The Mountain Gardener | Outsmarting Deer to Protect Your Garden

So you’ve planted only “deer resistant” plants but last night your coneflowers were eaten. You’ve been waiting all season to cut some for a...

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025

Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...