Tag: opinion
Letter to the Editor | Published March 14, 2025
SVFD hosts successful strategic planning workshop
On March 7, the Scotts Valley Fire District hosted a strategic planning workshop to develop vision and goals for...
Finance | Decoding the College Cost Conundrum
“ollege graduates enjoy lower unemployment rates and higher incomes than do those without college education…those with college degrees consistently score higher in life satisfaction...
The Mountain Gardener | Green Isn’t Just for St. Patrick’s Day...
Wearing something green on St. Patrick’s Day has been a tradition since immigrants, particularly in the United States, transformed the holiday into a largely...
Plain Talk About Food | Oh That Bread Pudding!
I was such a little thing when Uncle picked me up and sat me down on a red leather stool that swiveled. Honestly, I...
The Mountain Gardener | Long-lived Survivors in the Garden
Many, many years ago my landscape designer group was fortunate to get a private tour by the head gardener at Filoli Gardens. One of...
TherapyWorks | The Role of Community in Self Care
When we hear the term “self care,” we often think of solo activities—reading a book, journaling, taking a bath or going for a walk...
Finance | Fundamental Analysis in Securities Investing
The market dipped 1.7% today (Feb. 21, 2025) with fears of tariff wars and inflation, but I sleep well. This CFP generally encourages securities...
The Mountain Gardener | The Good, the Bad & the Ugly:...
I live on Boulder Creek where the native red alder is in full bloom. Their catkins release wind-borne pollen, which along with the redwoods...
Plain Talk About Food | Ahh, That Skirt Steak!
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” —Winston Churchill
Often when I am in Santa...
Letter to the Editor | Published Feb. 21, 2025
Protect our future by demanding climate responsibility from pension funds
I am writing to express my concerns regarding our state’s public pension fund. I’m urging...
Santa Cruz County’s 2024 Crop Report shows jump in local crop...
Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has released the 2024 Crop Report, announcing that the estimated gross production value of local agricultural commodities reached...
