Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | Integrated Pest Management in the Garden
I go out into my little garden and look around daily to enjoy the early spring bloomers. But what’s this? Some of the hellebores...
Strictly Business | Discover Where Your Best Health is Hiding
When we see people smile, we can often sense their health and happiness. Meet Rebecca Hazelton, founder, author, nutritionist and holistic health coach.
Rebecca offers...
TherapyWorks | Spring Cleaning for Your Mental Health
As the seasons shift and the days get longer, many of us feel the pull to open the windows, clear out the clutter and...
Fitness | Arm Strength for All Ages
How strong are your arms? Did you know arm strength declines naturally as you age. Many people don’t notice the change until everyday tasks...
Plain Talk About Food | May and Tussie-Mussie Day
As a child, living in the convent school in Tacoma, Wash., I always looked forward to Tussie-Mussie Day. Life was simple then, pleasure was...
The Mountain Gardener | Celebrate Earth Day 2026
The theme for Earth Day 2026 (April 22) is “Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasizing the importance of collective action, renewable energy and standing together...
Scotts Valley School Bell | Breaking Ground and Moving Forward
There can be no better way to start this month’s column than with the news that we finally broke ground at Scotts Valley High...
Finance | The Millennials: Nurtured for Prosperity
“Millennials were the most planned and wanted generation in American history to date. While Gen X’ers turned the individualism of Boomers to the level...
Guest Viewpoint | Scotts Valley High School Stadium and Field Modernization...
Last November, the Scotts Valley community made a powerful investment in its future by approving Measure O, an $85 million school facilities bond dedicated...
The Mountain Gardener | Veggies in the Shade
Being the type who doesn’t take no for an answer, I’m going to try growing veggies on my shady deck again. I wasn’t very...
News Briefs | Published April 24, 2026
Civil Grand Jury applications due soon
Santa Cruz County Superior Court is accepting applications for its Civil Grand Jury, a 19-member volunteer panel that reviews...
