Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | Who Doesn’t Love Beautiful Butterflies?
My Butterfly Bush (buddleja dividii) has started to bloom and it’s a Western Swallowtail butterfly magnet. Butterfly species each have their own life cycle...
The Mountain Gardener | Where Are the Dog Days of Summer?
It’s been a cooler summer than the past few years. I’ve probably jinxed it now by mentioning that, thereby ensuring August will be a...
Strictly Business | Don’t Let Strangers Decide Your Legacy
After the stroke, and now in long-term care, the State has become the legal conservator of her estate. Her checking accounts were depleted, and...
Finance | Bettering Credit Scores
The student loan crisis makes credit repair seem all the more urgent, with interest restarting in 2023, payments marked late in 2024 and collections...
Mayor’s Message | Fun and Fire Safety This Summer in Scotts...
As the weather heats up and summer swings into full gear, Scotts Valley is buzzing with activity. The parks are alive, the music is...
The Mountain Gardener | The Fascinating World of Plant Communication
My friend, Evan, often shares with me interesting studies about plants. Did you know that older trees share intelligence with young trees? Scientists have...
TherapyWorks | Staying Connected When Life Gets Busy
Summer often brings longer days, packed schedules and the best intentions to slow down and soak it all in—but in reality, life often speeds...
Letter to the Editor | Published July 18, 2025
Heartfelt farewell to a beloved writer and cook
Dear Colly, I have shed many a tear as I read your column, and last week’s sweet...
Fitness | Morning Workouts in the Summertime
What time of day do you workout? In my experience and what studies have shown, the best time of day to train is in...
The Mountain Gardener | Good Groundcovers for a Changing World
Faced with what to use to keep down weeds when wood chips aren’t allowed? Well, you’re not alone. Although wood chip mulch is good...
Fatal crash on Highway 17 under investigation
A 49-year-old San Jose man was killed Sunday morning in a solo-vehicle crash on State Route 17 south of Vine Hill Road, according to...
