The renovation of Garrahan Park in Boulder Creek has revitalized a recreation space for youngsters and adults. The recent completion of construction made it an obvious choice for reporters Joe Shreve and Nathan Beck to set out to acquaint themselves and readers with the new park — and maybe get in a little “it’s a beautiful day” playtime, too.

A sedentary lifestyle is something many people assume as they grow older. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Regular low-impact exercise benefits many seniors throughout Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley each week.

Days at the museum

Coffee, tea and chai drinkers in Felton can breathe a sigh of relief: The White Raven — the one-of-a-kind coffee shop nestled in downtown Felton — has changed hands after 28 years of business. But the services and offerings will remain the same.

Though she is officially retired, Monday afternoon found local artist Linda Levy hard at work. For the former research scientist, “work” now entails running the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, rather than a chemistry laboratory.