Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | A Christmas Poem
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the garden,The creatures were stirring, the deer got a pardon. The hummingbird feeders were hung by the...
Finance | Financing Home Care in San Lorenzo Valley
As a paraplegic planner, I have faced the need for part-time in-home assistance while simultaneously having the CFP financial expertise. Caregivers do non-medical tasks...
Plain Talk About Food | Is There a ‘Watch Bird’ Watching...
Imagine being 5 years old and learning (from the other kids) it was possible, just possible…there was NO Santa Claus. This 5-year-old was devastated.
In...
The Mountain Gardener | Holiday Traditions & Lore
We all have traditions that we look forward to every year during the holidays. For some it’s the annual trip to the Christmas tree...
Letter to the Editor | Published Dec. 8, 2023
Pump track doesn't belong at Felton park
As 24 year-long residents of Felton, we are strongly opposed to the pump track proposal being considered. Aside...
Guest Column | Scotts Valley Working to Make Town Center a...
You may have noticed that a new fence has gone up around the future home of Scotts Valley’s town center off Mt. Hermon Road....
Guest View | A Log in the Forest
I teach the lesson of humility;Overstretched snaps the bow,The usefulness of futility;The advantage of laying low. —Laozi
Laozi once left eternal wisdom with a border...
The Mountain Gardener | Make Your Own Holiday Wreath
The call came last week reminding me of a much awaited annual holiday event. The Kelly’s wreath making party in Felton is something I...
Strictly Business | AI in Small Town America: Part II
In today’s news and on social media, you've probably heard the phrase, “The Genie is out of the Bottle,” referring to Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
TherapyWorks | Navigating the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and togetherness. However, it can also be a period of stress and overwhelm, especially when...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...
