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Finance

Finance | The Rule of 72

72/Rate of Return ≈ Years to Double Value Old as the Renaissance, this simplified rule should be shouted from rooftops, emblazoned on blimps and taught...
Deer

The Mountain Gardener | Oh, Deer! Part I

I thought my plants were safe from deer. Because most of my sunny spots are in front, I planted lots of colorful annuals and...
letters to the editor

Letter to the Editor | Published July 5, 2024

Highway 17 southbound near Mt. Hermon Road poses severe wildfire risk The Highway 17 southbound corridor approaching Mt. Hermon Road and the right turn area...
Business

Strictly Business | The Ultimate Trio: Fashion, Fun & Feel-Good Finds

Nestled in the heart of downtown Felton, SCM Clothing Glass & A$$ is redefining the shopping experience. It is located conveniently across from RiteAid...
Food

Plain Talk About Food | Then and Now

Living just off Highway 9 in Ben Lomond, I am often caught up in lines of traffic going “nowhere” for minutes at a time....
Gardening

The Mountain Gardener | Solutions for Gardening in the Shade

If you see a recurring theme in my columns about growing successfully in a shady garden, it’s because my last three houses have all...
Finance stocks

Finance | For the Love of Stocks

“In a recent nationwide survey of working age Americans, 79% agree that the nation faces a retirement savings crisis…more than half of Americans (55%)...
Mental health

TherapyWorks | The Importance of Mental Health for Men: Breaking the...

Mental health is an integral aspect of overall well-being, yet it often remains overshadowed by physical health. This disparity is particularly pronounced among men,...
Fitness

Fitness | Benefits of Short Workouts This Summer

There’s a huge misconception that in order to have a strong body and be in better shape, it takes hours a day every week...
Flowers

The Mountain Gardener | Knee High by the Fourth of July

I don’t grow corn in my small, shady garden, so I’m not sure how tall they’d be by now if I planted on May...

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Water

Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Environmental Health has expanded its free well water testing program to cover 12 additional chemicals, giving residents more comprehensive information about...