Stand-up comic and Felton native Ian Harris is returning to his roots this month as he celebrates the premiere of his first hour-long comedy special with a live performance in Santa Cruz.

The Visitor Center at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park has been teaching guests about local wildlife for years, with many exhibits and a hands-on learning center where people can actually feel the fur of the local animals.

A little bit of local history rolled into town on Wednesday, July 9, as a steam locomotive that began its long life in Davenport more than 100 years ago returned to the rails in Santa Cruz County when it rolled from an oversized flatbed truck onto the tracks at Roaring Camp Railroads.

Dwight Herr

While many businesses, large and small, are closing in our tight economy, Scotts Valley-based Cutesy Cupcakes is not only surviving — the locally owned and operated bakery is rapidly expanding.

After school lets out and summer begins, some students choose to spend their time working in the community as a way to do something new, be with friends, and enjoy a paycheck.

Luke Hillis Goodrich