Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | A Poem of Thanksgiving
Once upon a time when our area was under waterthere were no parks or trails or trees or gardens.I'm thankful that our mountains rose...
Scotts Valley School Bell | Celebrating Successes and Embracing Growth
Hello Scotts Valley community! November brings shorter days and some much-needed rain, but our schools are in full swing with lots going on.
Our Scotts...
Fitness | Stretch Away the Holiday Stress This Year
Holidays tend to be stressful and our body feels it. Physical tension often follows emotional stress, stiff muscles, headaches or even back pain. This...
The Mountain Gardener | Planting Season Begins for Bulbs in the...
I’ve never had the perfect growing conditions for bulbs. I don’t get enough sun in the spring when the bulb is storing energy after...
Mayor’s Message | End of an Era & New Beginnings for...
This month marks the end of an era in Scotts Valley. For as long as I can remember, the name Walpole has been synonymous...
Finance | Cost Cutting for Affordable Obamacare
“In the days of direct payment, a bill for a 4-day maternity and 4-day nursery stay, including $10 for the delivery room, was $52.50...
Plain Talk About Food | A Bushel and a Peck
“Oh, I love you, a bushel and a peck, a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck…” —“Guys and Dolls,” circa...
The Mountain Gardener | Japanese Maples Shine Bright in the Fall
I’m starting to see the beginning of fall color on some trees. It’s an exciting time of year. My friend, Kate, in Bonny Doon...
Strictly Business | When Sound Becomes Medicine: A Journey Into Sound...
Picture yourself lying back, eyes closed, as gentle vibrations ripple through the air. In that moment, you begin to feel your body soften, your...
Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 31, 2025
Protect California by voting ‘yes’ on Prop 50
A letter printed Oct. 24 implied that our upcoming ballot proposition is a power grab. The writer...
Felton, Santa Cruz meetings planned on invasive shothole borer
The County of Santa Cruz and UC Cooperative Extension will host two community meetings this month to provide information about monitoring and mitigating the...
