Tag: opinion
Finance | Landlording in the Santa Cruz Mountains
In the San Lorenzo Valley, it is easier to admit dope smoking than 10 years of successful landlording. But I am not the only...
Letters to the Editor | Published Sept. 5, 2025
Ranch manager should never work with animals again
Regarding the Los Gatos ranch manager charged with animal cruelty (in Aug. 15 Press Banner), I say,...
The Mountain Gardener | What to Do in the September Garden
When my bearded iris didn’t bloom much this year, I made a note to divide them in September. It’s on my to-do list. These...
Strictly Business | Spanky’s Café: Embracing Community in the Valley
On one of my regular hikes with friends, I mentioned I was looking for another business to feature in this column. They suggested Spanky’s....
The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Plants in the Garden This Summer
While hiking recently in Oregon, I encountered many Mock Orange (Philadelphus lewisii) growing near the Jackson Creek. Their scent was noticeable from a long...
Fitness | Lower Body Strength for Longevity
How strong is your lower body? Having a strong lower body can help you move with ease and function throughout the day. While improving...
TherapyWorks | Navigating the Back-to-School Season
Back-to-school season brings a mix of emotions for students, parents and teachers alike. For some kids, the first day of school is filled with...
The Mountain Gardener | Outsmarting Deer to Protect Your Garden
So you’ve planted only “deer resistant” plants but last night your coneflowers were eaten. You’ve been waiting all season to cut some for a...
Mayor’s Message | Culture, Connection and Community Progress in Scotts Valley
As the last echoes of summer fade, school bells are ringing once again and students are streaming back into classrooms. Walking through town these...
Finance | Challenges in Emerging Markets Investments
“The U.S. innovates, China replicates, and Europe regulates.” —The Christian Science Monitor
Developed Markets, Frontier Markets and Emerging Markets
Trump tariffs (roughly 25%) punish American consumers,...
Santa Cruz County’s 2024 Crop Report shows jump in local crop...
Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has released the 2024 Crop Report, announcing that the estimated gross production value of local agricultural commodities reached...
