FELTON — Brian Iles brought one of his hand-made birdhouses on Sunday to the Redwood Mountain Faire, not knowing whom he would see or who would get it.

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Richard “Ernie” Poston died Monday, May 19, 2014. Poston was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1935. He served the public on the San Antonio police force after military service in the US Navy. He relocated to California in 1966, eventually settling in Boulder Creek.

Lots of teachers inspire by opening the door to learning new things.  Some special teachers with how they approach their craft can inspire and enrich their charges years after the final school bell has run. One of these for me, and thousands others, was San Lorenzo Valley High’s Lee Overbeck, who died Wednesday from leukemia.

SCOTTS VALLEY — Genete Bowen, now blind, was standing in the middle of the grass at Skypark Soccer Field with her guide dog, explaining just how special he was.

Warmer weather and outdoor activities have arrived with the beginning of summer. Pets also appreciate their time in the sun, so it's important to keep in mind what you need to do to make sure your pet is ready to enjoy summer activities.

Bob Cocilova, 70, died May 6 at his home after a long battle with kidney cancer.

The fire season has arrived and earthquakes are always a possibility here; families with a disaster plan in place will be better equipped to stay safe and recover from an emergency. Too often, however, even the best planners forget to include provisions for their pets.

Classic cars filled the parking lot of Canepa of Scotts Valley on Saturday for a benefit for the De Anza College Automotive Technology program. The First De Anza College Auto Tech Club Car Show, which organizers said they hoped to become an annual event, drew about two dozen cars and generated some buzz for the program.

Martial arts instructor Elliot Stone was at Scotts Valley High School nearly all day Tuesday showing P.E. students how to defend themselves if they are ever attacked, and even better, how to avoid the situation all together.