Tag: opinion
Guest Viewpoint | No Kings Day 3: The Power of Protests
On Saturday, March 28, millions of Americans will assert their constitutional rights of free speech and peaceful assembly by participating in the third No...
The Mountain Gardener | March Tasks in the Garden for Spring...
On Friday, March 20, at 7:46am, the day and night will be almost equal. That’s why it’s called the Spring or Vernal Equinox. Some...
Fitness | Grip and Wrist Strength
When it comes to strength, you generally hear people talk about legs, biceps, chest, glutes, the common and visibly noticeable areas, but no one...
Finance | Asset Flipping to Avoid Taxes
Tax involves words more than numbers, and CPAs and CFPs evade math beyond Algebra I. Yes, readers can flip taxable investments into 2026 IRAs...
The Mountain Gardener | St. Patrick’s Day Isn’t the Only Time...
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...
Scotts Valley School Bell | Decisions for the Future
This month, I want to start by congratulating our Scotts Valley High Lady Falcons varsity basketball team! For the first time ever, they advanced...
Mayor’s Message | A Legacy of Community Policing Continues in Scotts...
The City of Scotts Valley has long been recognized as one of the safest cities in the state. That reputation did not happen by...
The Mountain Gardener | Phenology and You
Always on the look out for potential problems in my garden, I can use all the help I can get. Solutions are out there....
Plain Talk About Food | The House Across the Street: Awaiting...
“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor.” —Mr. (Fred) Rogers
The house stands empty now, its windows have been...
Finance | Child Taxes After Trump Reforms
Now kids will be born with tax deductions and savings checks! Without these, parents save for children after taxes up to 37%. And they...
Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats
Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley...
