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Scotts Valley roller derby team wins second consecutive national title

July 26, 2024

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After home destroyed by fire, Felton resident adds up the costs

July 26, 2024

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Firewise Festival educates on wildfire prevention, home hardening and recovery efforts

July 25, 2024

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Santa Cruz Mountains wildfire quelled quickly

July 19, 2024

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Firewise Festival at Roaring Camp connects residents for fire safety

July 19, 2024

Scotts Valley roller derby team wins second consecutive national title

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Scotts Valley’s Santa Cruz Derby Groms female division team, the Gromshells, claimed their second consecutive Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) National Championship on July...

Plain Talk About Food | Small Mercies

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“I am thankful for small mercies. Some people expect only the best. I found that I begin at the other extreme…expecting nothing and am...

After home destroyed by fire, Felton resident adds up the costs

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Mark Livingston, 68, remembers how, a couple years back, a cat showed up at his rustic Felton house in the thick of the Santa...

TherapyWorks | The Power of Forgiveness and Its Impact on Mental Health

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Practicing forgiveness can have powerful health benefits. Forgiveness is associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety, higher self-esteem, and greater life satisfaction. Understanding...

Firewise Festival educates on wildfire prevention, home hardening and recovery efforts

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Last Sunday, July 21, Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton played host to nearly 200 people who attended the Santa Cruz Mountains Firewise Festival. The event...

The Mountain Gardener | The Gardens of Poland

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I’m vacationing this week in Oregon, visiting my webmaster Evan in Eugene and also my friend Janie who lives in the historic mining town...

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Plain Talk About Food | Small Mercies

July 26, 2024

“I am thankful for small mercies. Some people expect only the best. I found that I begin at the other extreme…expecting nothing and am always full of thanks for unexpected blessings.” —Tim Man Lee, Wildlife Photographer Since moving to my small “slice of Heaven” here in Ben Lomond, I begin...