Tag: opinion
TherapyWorks | 4 Goals to Set to Improve Your Mental Health...
Do you set personal goals as you head into the new year? Did you know that people who set goals tend to have higher...
Plain Talk About Food | A Watched Pot Never Boils
Benjamin Franklin, during the late 17th century, coined the phrase, “A watched pot never boils.” I am sure each of us has uttered that...
The Mountain Gardener | Get Your Bare-Root Edibles Now
The other day I visited three local nurseries to see what’s new in their bare root edible selection. In addition to the classics, I...
Guest Column | Rain! Rain! Rain!
On Jan. 14, Scotts Valley joined other local jurisdictions when City Manager Mali LaGoe issued a Proclamation declaring a local emergency, to be ratified...
The Mountain Gardener | Fight Air Pollution with Houseplants
So many power outages these days. I’ve needed to set up a portable propane heater as well as start a fire in the fireplace...
Plain Talk About Food | It’s ‘Tom and Jerry’ Weather
I was in the kitchen adding eggs to the batter in my Mixmaster when the lights began to blink, that tell-tale sign that our...
The Mountain Gardener | Rx for Sad Houseplants
It’s been a tough couple weeks for my houseplants. Power outages from recent storms made me move my African violet, which was just starting...
Guest Column | Santa Cruz County Saw Major Changes in 2022
As I reflect on 2022, it’s difficult to imagine another year that brought as much change to Santa Cruz County in terms of policymaking...
The Mountain Gardener | Magenta: Pantone Color of the Year for...
We are all drawn to different colors in a garden. Some of us like soft, pastel shades while others like strong, jewel tones. They...
Wishing All a Wonderful Holiday Season and Healthy New Year
As we approach the holidays and 2022 concludes, I want to express my appreciation for the great work of City Manager Mali LaGoe and...
5 injured in Scotts Valley’s first tornado on record
*Updated at 6:59pm Dec. 14, 2024
At least five people were injured in Scotts Valley's first-ever tornado on record, authorities said.
Capt. Jayson Rutherford, of the...
