Tag: opinion
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...
Guest Viewpoint | No Kings Day 3: The Power of Protests
On Saturday, March 28, millions of Americans will assert their constitutional rights of free speech and peaceful assembly by participating in the third No...
The Mountain Gardener | March Tasks in the Garden for Spring...
On Friday, March 20, at 7:46am, the day and night will be almost equal. That’s why it’s called the Spring or Vernal Equinox. Some...
Fitness | Grip and Wrist Strength
When it comes to strength, you generally hear people talk about legs, biceps, chest, glutes, the common and visibly noticeable areas, but no one...
Finance | Asset Flipping to Avoid Taxes
Tax involves words more than numbers, and CPAs and CFPs evade math beyond Algebra I. Yes, readers can flip taxable investments into 2026 IRAs...
The Mountain Gardener | St. Patrick’s Day Isn’t the Only Time...
Wearing something green on St. Patrick’s Day has been a tradition since immigrants, particularly in the United States, transformed the holiday into a largely...
Scotts Valley Fire District appoints Titus to board
Scotts Valley Fire Protection District has appointed Alex Titus to its Board of Directors, filling the seat left vacant by the resignation of Zach...
