Tag: opinion
Finance | The Millennials: Nurtured for Prosperity
“Millennials were the most planned and wanted generation in American history to date. While Gen X’ers turned the individualism of Boomers to the level...
Guest Viewpoint | Scotts Valley High School Stadium and Field Modernization...
Last November, the Scotts Valley community made a powerful investment in its future by approving Measure O, an $85 million school facilities bond dedicated...
The Mountain Gardener | Veggies in the Shade
Being the type who doesn’t take no for an answer, I’m going to try growing veggies on my shady deck again. I wasn’t very...
The Mountain Gardener | Survivors in the Garden
Many, many years ago my landscape designer group was fortunate to get a private tour by the head gardener at Filoli Gardens. One of...
Mayor’s Message | A Look at Scotts Valley’s New Development
Recently there have been many questions about new development in Scotts Valley. As has been widely reported, the City has worked to meet the...
Finance | Trump Tax Benefits for Rich and Modest Taxpayers
Trump tax contains more than the itemized deductions and child taxes I previously discussed; he sought votes from modest earners, donations from the rich...
Guest Viewpoint | Building a Resilient Future for the San Lorenzo...
Over the past few weeks, many neighbors have stopped me around the valley asking about the work happening at Mountain Community Resources (MCR) and...
The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Spring in the Garden
I’m ready for spring. These warm spells have given me spring fever. Many plants blooming now are fragrant. Mother Nature encourages pollinators to find...
Strictly Business | Through the Lens: Two Women, Two Visions, One...
Remember when you started your own business? That quiet question that lingers in the background: Will I succeed … and what was I thinking?
Most...
Plain Talk About Food | Life’s Lessons
“Life…some of it’s magic, some of it’s tragic, but I’ve had a good life all the way.” —Jimmy Buffett
I was scrolling through the Nextdoor...
Scotts Valley City Manager Mali LaGoe announces resignation
The City of Scotts Valley announced today that City Manager Mali LaGoe has submitted her resignation after more than four and a half years leading...
