Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | Kids Find Wonder in a Garden
My 4-year-old neighbor, Grace, helps me in my garden. She tells me her favorite activity is transplanting. A pro now at loosening roots, she...
Strictly Business | A Tapestry of Art, Wine & Cheer
Uniting a community in colorful celebration is no small task.
It takes a community of hard workers, creative spirits and fun-seeking individuals to weave the...
Plain Talk About Food | Elegant Ladies
In Washington State, fresh Elberta peaches would begin appearing in local markets in September, but in July, in California, we have just begun to...
The Mountain Gardener | Easy Ways to Make Your Garden More...
Summers are getting hotter and hotter. Our winters are colder. Climate change is affecting our gardens, too. You might be on the right track...
The Mountain Gardener | Screen the Neighbors with Low Water Use...
We all enjoy privacy around our homes. Even if you’re best friends with your neighbor, you don’t always want to wave at them each...
Guest Column | Scotts Valley Rebuilding City Services
The Fiscal Year 2023-24 City of Scotts Valley budget includes cautious revenue assumptions as we continue to face inflation and economic uncertainty. The last...
Plain Talk About Food | Haloke, a Gift From the Creator
My Uncle Eli, having been born in Stavanger, Norway, had fishing in his blood, so to speak, and for as long as I knew...
The Mountain Gardener | Watering: Making Every Drop Count
File this under the heading “Be careful what you wish for.” The Dog Days of Summer aren’t even here yet, but the thermometer is...
TherapyWorks | Social Wellness Is Essential for Our Well-Being
July is Social Wellness Month. Social wellness is all about fostering positive connections, not just with family and friends, but also with our communities,...
Letters to the Editor | Published July 14, 2023
Thank you 4th of July sponsors and supporters
We want to thank the community for supporting the City of Scotts Valley’s 4th of July Parade...
News Briefs | Published June 12, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in Highway 9 crash
A 30-year-old Martinez man died Sunday after his motorcycle crashed along Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek, according to...
