It takes several minutes for Shar Santos to make her way through the students’ lunch area at Brook Knoll Elementary School. Every few steps, children run up their former teacher and newly minted principal — “Ms. Santos, Ms. Santos!” — for a quick hug or a friendly hello.

Two people were killed in local traffic accidents last week, both in wet, rainy conditions.

Snow falls on Bonny Doon

Alice Ritchie born at home on the family farm in Wisconsin January 12, 1932 passed away on March 12, 2012 surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Editor’s Note: In the spirit of Sunset magazine’s declaration of Boulder Creek as one of 20 ultimate fantasy towns in its February 2012 edition, Boulder Creek writer Charise Olson has written about the history of the “absurdly rural” valley town.

A controversial plan to build housing for low-income families and seniors in Felton was terminated by county leaders last week.