Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | Gardening During the Dog Days
My neighbor’s dog, Winston, is dealing with the heat of the summer during his walk and visit to my place. He can hardly wait...
Plain Talk About Food | I Wish I Was 18 Again
“And going places I’ve never been. Time turns the pages and oh, life goes so fast, Lord, I wish I was eighteen again.” —George...
Letter to the Editor | Published Aug. 14, 2026
USPS Plans Single Daily Pickup
Regarding David Erickson’s letter in the Aug. 7 Press Banner (“Scotts Valley PO Mail Delays Draw Concern”):
USPS is in the...
Scotts Valley School Bell | Back to School!
Wow… summer sure went by quickly. I hope you and your families have all had a chance to enjoy our great weather, take a...
The Mountain Gardener | Add the Colors of a Sunset to...
Enjoying a spectacular sunset on a warm evening in the summertime is one of life’s simple pleasures. Peach and orange tones bounce off the...
Finance | Hedging Strategies Reconsidered?
A year ago, I publicly recommended that investors hedge bets against stocks in fear that Trump tariffs would start devastating trade wars. The Supreme...
Letters to the Editor | Published Aug. 7, 2026
Scotts Valley PO Mail Delays Draw Concern
I am writing concerning service degradation at the Scotts Valley Post Office.
We recently mailed two Priority Mail packages...
TherapyWorks | Why Grown-Ups Need Friends, Too
Think back to when you were 10 years old. Making a friend was as simple as sharing a swing set or trading half a...
The Mountain Gardener | Kids and Pets in the Garden
My friend, Grace, visited the other day. She’s almost 7 years old now and is really getting into plants, flowers and especially the birds...
Strictly Business | When Fire Insurance Feels Impossible, Mike Boffy Finds...
Sometimes the people making the biggest difference in our community aren’t the ones seeking attention. They are simply showing up every day, solving problems...
Dead body found near Zayante area
A dead body was found Wednesday morning in the Zayante area, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded around 8:30 a.m. on...
