Tag: opinion
Finance | Tax Dimensions of Retirement Savings
If you want to save on taxes, do what the government wants you to do. Indeed, save for retirement so you don’t burden your...
Plain Talk About Food | Recipes From the Past Stir Memories
I suppose if a ‘good’ witch stood in front of me and asked, which one person from your past life would you bring back...
The Mountain Gardener | Native Plants Offer Many Varieties
Most of us would love to have a garden containing all California native plants growing happily in an ecosystem where everybody wins—birds, bees, insects,...
Mayor’s Message | Investing in Safety and Strengthening Community Through Service
One of the greatest privileges of serving as your mayor is having a front-row seat to the dedication and quiet heroism of those who...
Guest Viewpoint | A Water Agency’s Perspective on Fighting Wildfires
Cal Fire is observing Wildfire Preparedness Week from May 4-10, 2025. This week is an opportunity to build awareness around the measures that individuals,...
The Mountain Gardener | 1,000 Columns and Still Growing Strong
It all started back in 2005 when my first column was published in the newly combined San Lorenzo Valley Press and the Scotts Valley...
Finance | Hemming, Hawing and Hedging Options
“Concision in style, Precision in thought, Decision in life.” —Victor Hugo
We are a nation of consumers and investors, hemming, hawing and hedging with Trump,...
Letter to the Editor | Published May 2, 2025
Glenwood neighbors supported high school amid developer controversy
“There was quite a bit of opposition to the high school, especially from the neighboring homes in...
Plain Talk About Food | Ocean’s Bounty
My entire life has revolved around our ocean’s bounty, whether it be in the fierce beauty of storms I’ve witnessed living next to its...
The Mountain Gardener | Flowering Dogwoods for the Santa Cruz Mountains
I don’t know if I like the pink ones or the white ones best. A flowering dogwood in any shade is stunning. My friend...
Scotts Valley introduces $36M budget, as revenues come in at almost...
For City of Scotts Valley staff, preparing the budget is a year-long endeavor. That’s because it’s the critical financial document that provides a roadmap...
