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The Mountain Gardener | What You Need to Know About Wisteria

The wisteria blooming now are spectacular. I almost forget about them during the dormant  season as I’m not fortunate to have one in my...

Plain Talk About Food | Grilling Showdown: Men vs. Women

“A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe.” —Thomas Keller “Are you free on Sunday?” this good-looking man...

The Mountain Gardener | What Can You Do to Celebrate Earth...

The theme for Earth Day 2025 is “Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasizing the importance of renewable energy and aiming to triple global electricity generation...

Mayor’s Message | Connecting Our Future: Skypark & Town Center

As we step into spring, I’m thrilled to share some exciting developments that mark a turning point for two of our community’s most beloved...

Finance | Ride Out the Storm of Global Tariff Wars

Amidst great oceans encircling America, mighty walls rise out of foaming seas to divide neighbors at peace. Trump’s gilded statues, glaring condescendingly, adorn stone...

The Mountain Gardener | Vegetables in the Shade

Being the type who doesn’t take no for an answer, I’m going to try growing veggies on my shady deck again. I wasn’t very...

Plain Talk About Food | Chicago Means Kielbasa

It was 6 o’clock in the morning and I was putting my carry-on and a grocery bag in the United’s overhead container, when I...

The Mountain Gardener | All About Soil

The calendar shows it’s spring. The longer days definitely say “spring.” And the weather couldn’t be more “spring-like.” But I'm concerned about the soil...

Strictly Business | Not Your Average Salon

Stepping into Montgomery’s Barbershop is like stepping into a time capsule. The scent of shaving cream lingers in the air, the hum of clippers...

Finance | Local Tax Impact in Santa Cruz County

According to the Tax Foundation, California is 34th in the country—not last—in property taxes and Proposition 13 gives us an effective tax rate of...

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Local tourism reaches more than $1.4B in Santa Cruz County region

As National Travel and Tourism Week reaches its midpoint in the United States, Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC) announced that the local tourism industry...