Letters to the Editor, April 2
Fine line was crossed
Trust in the media is in decline. It’s one of the reasons our country finds itself more divided today than we have been in recent memory. One of the reasons for this erosion of trust is the softening of the traditional...
Help protect the oceans and keep them litter-free
Since the mere age of four I have been active in the ocean conservation field.
The Making of Superheroes in Business
When you think of superheroes’ characteristics, what comes to mind?
You might think they have superpowers and they fight against oppression and wrongdoing. But in business today, just being fair is nothing compared to having the ability to lead and engage others to become their...
The Mountain Gardener | Propagating to Increase Your Plant Collection
Warm days, short days, cold days and hopefully rainy days—all in the fall of the year here in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It’s part of what makes our area so special to us. We are inspired by Mother Nature and our mountains. We feel...
Plain Talk About Food | Ahh, That Skirt Steak!
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” —Winston Churchill
Often when I am in Santa Cruz and near Shopper’s Corner Market, I pop in to visit their meat counter. Their array of beautifully displayed cuts...
Plain Talk About Food | Our Little Red Ryder Wagon
I raised my little family in Watsonville on a lovely “piece of land” on Green Valley Road, oh, about 6 miles from town or so. Grandma and Grandpa (my in-laws) owned that property and they suggested we build our home next to theirs. One...
The Mountain Gardener | Make Your Own Holiday Wreath
The call came last week reminding me of a much awaited annual holiday event. The Kelly’s wreath making party in Felton is something I look forward to each year to kick off the season.
The holiday season just wouldn’t be complete without a day spent...
The Mountain Gardener | What to Do this Month in the Garden
Summer is winding down. Already. Seems it barely started two months ago. Who doesn't love these long days and warm nights? The calendar might say fall is near but Indian summer is one of our best seasons, so I love this time of year,...
News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025
Tree removal leads to temporary closure on Big Basin Highway
Caltrans will temporarily close a section of southbound Highway 236 (Big Basin Highway) left on...
