Tag: opinion
Plain Talk About Food | It’s Time for Artichokes
Nothing piques my interest more than the roadside vegetable stands on Highway 1 while driving from Watsonville through Moss Landing and eventually diving through...
Finance | Annuities for Costly Security
“The more you read, the more you’ll know. The more you know, the more you can earn.” —Dr. Seuss.
About those Annuities
Investopedia speaks of investments...
The Mountain Gardener | Watering the Right Way
Think like a plant. The weather might be cool one day, really hot the next day. And your plants are growing like mad in...
Strictly Business | The Firefighter Octopus of Good Times
We often hear that multitasking is impossible. Experts tell us our brains are not wired to do several things at once. Then you meet...
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...
Scotts Valley City Manager Mali LaGoe announces resignation
The City of Scotts Valley announced today that City Manager Mali LaGoe has submitted her resignation after more than four and a half years leading...
