Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | Things to Do on Earth Day 2024
If the partial eclipse had fallen on Earth Day, it would have been the perfect trifecta as Jupiter and Venus were also visible that...
Mayor’s Message | On the Outside Looking In
I believe that envy is one of the seven deadly sins and any decent person should avoid that sentiment at all costs. But when...
Finance | California Taxes We Pay
I love the kind neighbors and towering cathedrals of redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains and will never willingly leave. The planner in me...
Guest Column | Why Have We Forgotten Our First Generation? —...
I have always been in awe over the way the elderly citizens of Japan are taken care of by their families as mothers and...
The Mountain Gardener | How the Health of Your Soil Affects...
“The spoil is made of butterfly wings, dinosaur teeth, pumpkin sees, lizard skins and fallen leaves. Put your hands in the soil and touch...
Strictly Business | Igniting Connections: The Resurgence of Networking in the...
A quiet revolution is underway in Santa Cruz Mountains’ lush valleys amidst the towering redwoods and winding creeks. It’s a tale of resilience, community...
Plain Talk About Food | My Happy Place
Living in an ordinary house with today’s average number of rooms, I spend the greater part of the day in my kitchen.
My kitchen has...
The Mountain Gardener | News You Can Use About Bees
A friend of mine lamented that she didn’t have many bees in her garden yet. I reassured her they are out and about and...
Finance | Death and Taxes in the Santa Cruz Mountains
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” —Benjamin Franklin
Death and taxes misshape the legacies we mold with...
TherapyWorks | The Link Between Sleep and Mental Health
In our fast-paced world, productivity often takes precedence, meaning sleep is often undervalued. However, sleep has a huge impact on our overall well-being and...
News Briefs | Published June 19, 2026
Candidate forums planned ahead of November election
Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department and local city clerks are inviting residents interested in running for office in...
