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December 15, 2025

The Next Generation of Leadership

“The Covid-19 pandemic fundamentally changed our relationships between work and family life as well as institutions, health care, government and employers—not to mention the...

Why Have We Waited So Long?

This week I decided to cook one of my oldest and most labor-intensive desserts that took many trials and errors in the process of...

The Green Aluminum Salad Bowl

In the 1950s, aluminum became popular with housewives in the form of drinkware, serving dishes and cookware. In Watsonville and living on Green Valley...

Setting the Record Straight

Recent information circulating in our community regarding both rail lines within Santa Cruz County has caused quite a stir. As many members of the...

What’s In Store For 2022?

Every year, we tend to reflect on how the year went at the end of the year. We look forward with great hope to...

Finishing a Tough Year Strong

Because this past year has been a very busy one for District 5, it is not at all surprising that we will end 2021...

Time to Shop Local

Three weeks ago, I decided to jump-start my holiday shopping. As a Felton resident, my grocery shopping, banking, auto repair, self-care and gift shopping...

Removing Barriers for CZU Survivors

Recently, the County won approval from the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board to make it easier for survivors of the CZU Fire...

Is Fall Your Favorite Season?

The end of daylight savings time signals to me that autumn is really here in our mild California surroundings. Enjoy these crisp mornings and...

Our Community Must Remain Vigilant

Winter weather has begun, even if the official start to winter is still weeks away. And while we desperately need the rain, we must...

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Pile burning

California State Parks conducts pile burning in Santa Cruz Mountains

California State Parks is burning piles in various mountain state parks in Santa Cruz County and plans to continue the work through next spring. An...