Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | The Good, the Bad & the Ugly:...
I live on Boulder Creek where the native red alder is in full bloom. Their catkins release wind-borne pollen, which along with the redwoods...
Plain Talk About Food | Ahh, That Skirt Steak!
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” —Winston Churchill
Often when I am in Santa...
Letter to the Editor | Published Feb. 21, 2025
Protect our future by demanding climate responsibility from pension funds
I am writing to express my concerns regarding our state’s public pension fund. I’m urging...
Fitness | Sleep Hygiene for Better Health
What do you know about Sleep Hygiene? How is your sleep affecting your health?
Sleep Hygiene is the practices and habits that promote good quality...
The Mountain Gardener | Landscape Design Tips for Your Garden
This is the time of year to re-imagine your garden. Sure, that cleanup and weed control is an ongoing task, but it’s more fun...
Mayor’s Message | Smooth Roads Ahead in Scotts Valley
As a small city operating with only 6.5% of its residents’ property tax revenue, Scotts Valley faces significant financial challenges in providing essential services....
Finance | Taxing the Rich? How the Wealthy Maneuver to Pay...
Trump may keep his TCJA from expiring this year as Biden, seeking wealth taxes, claims: “No billionaire should pay a lower tax rate than...
The Mountain Gardener | Love Is in the Air — Plant...
One of my favorite classes when I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was Plant Taxonomy. On the surface the subject sounds a little...
Guest Viewpoint | Diving Into My New Role as 5th District...
It has been an exciting first month as your County Supervisor for the Fifth District. After being officially sworn in on Dec. 23 by...
Strictly Speaking | Unlocking the Brain’s Healing Power: What is Brainspotting?
“Really,” I thought to myself, what is Brainspotting? After Erin Burton, LCSW, finished her introduction at a local event, I decided to set up...
$7M boost ignites forest resilience in Santa Cruz Mountains
Resource Conservation District (RCD) of Santa Cruz County has secured a $7 million Forest Health Grant from Cal Fire to implement an ambitious, regionally...
