Get Ready for Fall Color
The weather has been perfect for us to have great fall color this year. Because it’s been warm during the day and chilly at night I’m looking forward to the show. Many trees and shrubs are already showing color because they are stressed from...
OPINION | Where There’s Smoke: Felton Fire’s New Chief Takes on Leadership Amid Challenges, Unresolved Board Issues
Editor’s Note: This is a continuation of a series of articles on the Felton Fire Protection District. This installment is a focus on Felton’s new interim chief, Isaac Blum, and the strengths and vision he brings to the faltering department.
Felton Fire Protection District’s (FFPD)...
Thank You, Scotts Valley, for a Great Year
As we celebrate the holidays, I am very thankful for our community, Scotts Valley City Staff and our various commissioners and fellow city council members. I look forward to continuing the good work that has been accomplished through the pandemic, including 2022.
It’s been exciting...
The Mountain Gardener | Green Isn’t Just for St. Patrick’s Day Anymore
Wearing something green on St. Patrick’s Day has been a tradition since immigrants, particularly in the United States, transformed the holiday into a largely secular event celebrating all things Irish. Cities with large numbers of Irish immigrants staged parades going back to 1737 in...
Scotts Valley police arrest 8 for DUI during late summer enforcement
Scotts Valley Police Department arrested eight drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) during a nearly three-week period through Labor Day weekend.
The enforcement...