Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | Everything You Didn’t Know About Mums
You probably think of mums as boring. They’re everywhere at this time of year. Many consider them a bit of color on the front...
Mayor’s Message | The Stitchwork That Holds Us Together
This past week, I saw a flash of hope in our small corner of the world. Our City Council was tasked with selecting a...
Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 17, 2025
Vandalizing signs threatens our voice and community
Dear Editor and Neighbors, I love living in Scotts Valley. I love my neighbors. I was shocked to...
Fitness | Improving Dementia Through Exercise
Did you know having a regular fitness routine is one of the best things that you can do to reduce your risk of developing...
The Mountain Gardener | Why to Plant Ornamental Grasses
I’ve yet to come across a client who doesn’t want ornamental grasses in their garden. Well, everybody except my friend, Sue, who is allergic...
Finance | Medicare and Medicare Advantage Planning
“Profit mechanisms…explain why so many Americans with ‘good insurance’ still find themselves fighting for care, drowning in paperwork, and facing financial ruin when serious...
Scotts Valley School Bell | Schools Kick Off New Year With...
Hello Scotts Valley community! Your schools are back in full swing, and as your board president, I wanted to give you an update on...
The Mountain Gardener | Detection Dogs Are More Than Man’s Best...
I read recently that detection dogs in Lassen Park picked up the scent of the endangered red fox. They detected about 85 scat that...
Plain Talk About Food | Apples—Life’s Sweetest Forbidden Fruit
“Adam did not want the apple for the apple’s sake; he wanted it because it was forbidden.” —Mark Twain
My hometown, Aberdeen, Wash., in the...
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 5, 2025
Questioning transparency in proposed mosquito fee
I just read your article titled, “Felton Fire District Faces Concerns Over Parcel Tax Proposal,” and I must say,...
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...
