Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | Fun Garden Decor for Halloween This Season
If I were looking for cool Halloween decorations or inspiration for breathtaking combinations of plants that shout “Fall is here,” I couldn’t have gone...
Plain Talk About Food | Open at the Other End
I love Asparagus, whether fresh or canned, or green, purple or white. And I just recently discovered that asparagus seems to resonate with people...
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 18, 2024 — Part...
Martinez’s fiscal record raises red flags
In the race for Fifth District supervisor, many concerns have been brought up about Monica Martinez, including lawsuits over...
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 18, 2024 — Part...
Help affordable housing crisis by voting yes on Prop 5
California has been grappling with an affordable housing crisis for years. Although the state has...
Finance | Navigating Long-term Care: Hazards and Strategies
As my parents suffered lingering deaths from cancer and Alzheimer’s, they appreciated long-term care insurance, and their purchase enlarged my inheritance. I am a...
The Mountain Gardener | Everything You Didn’t Know About Mums
You probably think of mums as boring. They’re everywhere at this time of year. Many consider them a bit of color on the front...
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 11, 2024 — Part...
Support fair water rates and Holloway for SLVWD board
This year I’ve had the honor to work with Bruce Holloway on a Citizen’s Initiative, now...
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 11, 2024 — Part...
Martinez represents hope and practical solutions
I live in Boulder Creek and have taken the time to attend campaign gatherings for both Christopher Bradford and...
Guest Column | Invest in a Healthy Future for SLV Water...
In last week’s edition, I highlighted how supporting Measure Q on the Nov. 5 ballot represents a historic opportunity to steward our precious and...
The Mountain Gardener | How to Create a Beautiful Garden
Fall is a good time to design and plant a new garden. I love to read those articles in gardening magazines with titles like...
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...
