Put a freeze on winter fires
Jingle bells may be sounding in your ears and it may be cooler than usual from time to time in the Santa CruzMountains. We may even see more homes with smoke arising from their chimneys this time of the year than we did in the autumn. Unfortunately, the risk of home fires in the U.S. increases during the winter months, and those living in the mountains need to be extra careful.
Burglary suspect robs Santa Cruz home
The Santa Cruz Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a burglary suspect who was captured on video surveillance inside the victim’s residence last Saturday.
Ashby Confections honored as finalist in 2016 Good Food Awards
ScottsValley’s Ashby Confections is one of only three Santa CruzCounty food businesses that have been officially named a finalist in the 2016 Good Food Awards. They are among 263 Finalists out of this year’s 1,937 entries. The other two local finalists are Friend in Cheeses Jam Company from Santa Cruz and Venus Spirits.
More on the Politics of Pot
In August, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors directed a 13-member ad hoc committee to develop recommendations for local commercial cannabis regulations. The move came after prior efforts to find a balance that protected neighborhoods, protected the environment and assured an adequate supply of medical marijuana for patients failed to reach community consensus.
You can help the students of the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District achieve success!
The San Lorenzo Valley Foundation for Education, in collaboration with parent-volunteer school clubs, has launched ‘Fund Education!’ This fundraising campaign provides an easy way for community members to make tax-deductible donations to help provide essential resources and innovative programs in support of San LorenzoValley public schools.
El Niño storms got you scared? Then get prepared!
Around the community, what you hear is “El Niño is coming.” Like a dark hooded monster looming up from behind, the specter of flooding and property damage is daunting. Popping up to combat the threat is a variety of Preparedness Workshops.
Valley Churches’ Annual Gala Celebration
Valley Churches United Missions' Annual Gala Celebration was held on Thursday, December 3, at 5:30 p.m., at Scopazzi's Restaurant in Boulder Creek.
Something interesting is always going on in Scotts Valley
The Scotts Valley High School Chorus has been invited by The Surf City Kiwanis Concert Committee to participate in their December 13 concert event at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz. They are featured in “A Patsy Cline Christmas” with singer Joni Morris, “a nationally touring artist specializing in country and gospel music.” The After Midnight Band will be accompanying them.
Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
With the holiday season upon us, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today reminded consumers about the importance of safe food handling to prevent foodborne illness. “Bacterial pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli and Campylobacter can be present in foods, such as meat and poultry, and can cause illness due to insufficient cooking, inadequate cooling and improper food handling practices,”
KION shutters news department without warning
KION TV abruptly shut down its news department this week after 56 years on the air.
According to Managing Editor and Anchor Jeanette Bent, the...