Tag: opinion
Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Street Repairs and Construction News
Having addressed the frequent questions about development, with the help of Public Works Director Rodolfo Onchi, I will attempt to address the second most-asked...
Fitness | Why Strength Training Matters for All Ages
Strength training is not just for bodybuilders. Weight training is necessary for all ages whether the age is 7, 30 or 80 years old....
The Mountain Gardener | Great Flowers for Year-Round Bouquets
Want to be able to walk outside and pick some flowers to take to a friend’s house or bring inside to enjoy yourself? Not...
Plain Talk About Food | The Fifth Commandment: ‘Honor Thy Father...
This Father’s Day I have no plans to be cooking for a crowd. I am taking the weekend off. However, I have included a...
Letter to the Editor | Published June 19, 2026
Seek Facts Before Voting on Fire Measure
As a resident and property owner in Felton Fire Protection District, I am concerned about the untruths, misconstrued...
Guest Column | Keynote Speech to the Scotts Valley High School...
As a long-time substitute teacher, Tutoring Club business co-owner and Rotarian in Scotts Valley, I was invited by the Scotts Valley High School graduating...
Finance | Day Trading: A Base Jumper’s Investment Philosophy
“ successful trader really is a social psychologist armed with a computer and trading software.” —Andrew Aziz
Like the base jumper, you daringly take grand...
The Mountain Gardener | A Day in an Enchanted Garden
I’ve visited this garden in Bonny Doon many times, including when my friend Kate was part of the Valley Churches Garden Tour back in...
Scotts Valley School Bell | Gratitude and Advancement
Summer is finally here! At the end of May, many students were excited to finish their school year. Particularly excited were the fifth graders,...
The Mountain Gardener | All About Ceanothus
When the huge numbers of California Tortoiseshell butterflies showed up around here recently, I learned a lot about the different species of ceanothus and...
Felton Fire District property owners weigh proposed assessment
Property owners within the Felton Fire Protection District have until next Friday to return ballots on a proposed benefit assessment that would provide additional...
