Tag: opinion
Plain Talk About Food | My YaYa Queens
… So wherever I am, there’s always Pooh,There’s always Pooh and Me.“What would I do?” I said to Pooh,“If it wasn't for you,” and...
The Mountain Gardener | Lessons from the Garden
My friend, Evan, often shares interesting studies about plants. Did you know that older trees share intelligence with young trees? Scientists have recorded how...
TherapyWorks | Why Fall Is a Good Time to Check In...
There’s something about fall that naturally invites a reset.
Summer tends to run on a different rhythm. Schedules loosen, routines shift, vacations interrupt the usual...
Finance | Bankruptcy in Financial Planning
“Incorporating legal options into financial strategies helps individuals navigate debt challenges responsibly and effectively. Proper planning post-bankruptcy enables the rebuilding of credit and the...
The Mountain Gardener | Groundcover Ideas for a Changing World
Faced with what to use to keep down weeds when wood chips aren’t allowed? Well, you’re not alone. Although wood chip mulch is good...
Strictly Business | Building Business Relationships Through the Power of Networking
Let’s be clear. Most of us are in business because we are passionate about what we do; we enjoy helping people, and yes, we...
Letter to the Editor | Published Sept. 25, 2026
Winter for Felton Fire Board
Last summer, I read in the Press Banner that Felton Fire was having serious challenges. I attended a community meeting...
Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley’s Measure G – Hotel Tax
The City of Scotts Valley has placed Measure G on the November ballot. If passed, Measure G would increase the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax...
The Mountain Gardener | Gardening Tips for Sandy Soil
Many years ago I started writing a book about gardening in the Santa Cruz Mountains. One of many interesting subjects I researched was the...
Plain Talk About Food | Yom Kippur
“…it is a day when time seems to stand still. Inviting us to pause, look inward, and ask the hard questions about who we...
Felton Fire candidates outline priorities for new funding
With the passage of the 218 Benefit Assessment put to Felton voters in a special election this summer, that new funding is meant to...
