Tag: opinion
Plain Talk About Food | A Bushel and a Peck
“Oh, I love you, a bushel and a peck, a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck…” —“Guys and Dolls,” circa...
The Mountain Gardener | Japanese Maples Shine Bright in the Fall
I’m starting to see the beginning of fall color on some trees. It’s an exciting time of year. My friend, Kate, in Bonny Doon...
Strictly Business | When Sound Becomes Medicine: A Journey Into Sound...
Picture yourself lying back, eyes closed, as gentle vibrations ripple through the air. In that moment, you begin to feel your body soften, your...
Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 31, 2025
Protect California by voting ‘yes’ on Prop 50
A letter printed Oct. 24 implied that our upcoming ballot proposition is a power grab. The writer...
The Mountain Gardener | Halloween Fun in the Garden This Season
This year I happen to have lots of fall blooming perennials. Just in time for Halloween, the ornamental sunflowers, golden coreopsis and black-eyed-Susan are...
Finance | Financial Freedom Evolves with Professional Advice
“The most radical thing that could happen is we’ll become a nation of financial literates. It’s within the realm of possibility.” —Don Phillips
Financial freedom...
Letter to the Editor | Published Oct. 24, 2025
California Voters Deserve Fair Redistricting
In response to the Oct. 5 Letter to the Editor, “Support Prop 50 and Stop the Republican Power Grab,” the...
TherapyWorks | 7 Healthy Fall Habits to Benefit Your Mental Health
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, fall offers a natural opportunity to reset. The slower pace and cozy routines...
The Mountain Gardener | Everything You Didn’t Know About Mums
You probably think of mums as boring. They’re everywhere at this time of year. Many consider them a bit of color on the front...
Mayor’s Message | The Stitchwork That Holds Us Together
This past week, I saw a flash of hope in our small corner of the world. Our City Council was tasked with selecting a...
News Briefs | Published April 10, 2026
North County Dems host candidate endorsement forum
The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will host a Candidate Endorsement Forum for the upcoming June...
