Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Spring in the Garden
I’m ready for spring. These warm spells have given me spring fever. Many plants blooming now are fragrant. Mother Nature encourages pollinators to find...
Strictly Business | Through the Lens: Two Women, Two Visions, One...
Remember when you started your own business? That quiet question that lingers in the background: Will I succeed … and what was I thinking?
Most...
Plain Talk About Food | Life’s Lessons
“Life…some of it’s magic, some of it’s tragic, but I’ve had a good life all the way.” —Jimmy Buffett
I was scrolling through the Nextdoor...
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...
News Briefs | Published April 17, 2026
Santa Cruz METRO celebrates Earth Day with free fares
Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is celebrating Earth Day by offering free fares countywide on...
