Tag: opinion
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...
Mayor’s Message | Like a Good Neighbor… Not!
When Scotts Valley City Manager Mali LaGoe suggested hosting a community meeting to address the ongoing wildfire threat and the accompanying insurance crisis, there...
Plain Talk About Memorial Day | Where Have All the Buddy’s...
It was in 1955 when the Kingston Trio first sang “Where Have All the Young Men Gone,” written by Pete Seeger about all the...
Fitness | How Fitness Keeps You Young
Have you seen certain folks that look much older than they are? Their skin looks weathered and dry, their posture is tilted forward sitting...
The Mountain Gardener | What’s Sheet Mulching
Boy, was I impressed. Not long ago I was at a garden to consult with a new client on some upgrades they envisioned for...
Letter to the Editor | Published May 17, 2024
Concern over Scotts Valley’s housing plan
I’m puzzled by the Scotts Valley Council’s exuberance to change our Housing Element and modify the Town Center proposal...
Finance | Buckets for Budgeting
1. Financial Planning is budgeting to allocate money that finances dreams.
At age 20, Sam simply cooked the finest barbecue cuisine for Sequoia weddings and...
The Mountain Gardener | Why Mulch
Mulch is not a very exciting subject, but it sure is important to the health and productivity of your garden.
It’s great that everyone has...
Plain Talk About Food | What Your Butcher Won’t Tell You
“Just the facts, ma’am. Just the facts.” —Sgt. Joe Friday, “Dragnet” series
Yesterday, my friend Tina left my house with her hands over both ears...
Guest Viewpoint | Easter Sunday Breakdown
Easter Sunday was supposed to be spent with my visiting elderly parents. They had set out on a road trip from Arkansas to see...
News Briefs | Published July 11, 2025
‘Veterans’ Voices with VTC’ debuts on Santa Cruz Voice
The Veterans Transition Center (VTC) and Santa Cruz Voice have partnered to launch “Veterans’ Voices with...
