Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | Growing the Best Dogwoods
When the dogwoods start to bloom, I’m torn between the flowering crabapples and cherries and wisteria and lilacs. But those huge dogwood flowers—or more...
Plain Talk About Food | Under the Clothesline
If you have never buried your face in a pillowcase or pulled sheets over your head at night that have been drying in the...
The Mountain Gardener | Earth Day Facts to Ponder
This year Earth Day is focusing on climate change. Earth Day is always a celebration of the natural beauty of our planet reminding us...
Fitness | Seniors Need to Move Their Bodies Too
Fitness is not just for the younger community. As you age, moving your body daily is one of the most important things you can...
The Mountain Gardener | How to Attract More Bees to Your...
I’ve been worried about the bees lately. Can’t be easy being a bee given the severe weather we’ve had this winter. They’ve also had...
Strictly Business | When the Going Gets Tough
It’s clear that storm fatigue is a real thing. From overhearing conversations in the grocery store line to hearing folks express gratitude for their...
Plain Talk About Food | Another Basket of Bao, Please!
To appease clientele dining in a restaurant while waiting for their food to be served, a basket of bread or rolls along with a...
The Mountain Gardener | Forest Bathing in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Most of us around here either live in a forest or near one. We are no strangers to nature as some city dwellers might...
Guest Column | Town Hall to Discuss Storm Response and Recovery
Severe storms that have pelted Santa Cruz County for the last three months have caused a great deal of damage to public and private...
Guest Column | Take Me Home, Scotts Valley
Why is everyone talking about housing? Housing is too expensive and there are not enough homes. Many Scotts Valley workers cannot afford to live...
News Briefs | Published April 24, 2026
Civil Grand Jury applications due soon
Santa Cruz County Superior Court is accepting applications for its Civil Grand Jury, a 19-member volunteer panel that reviews...
